Recall
Neoplan Neoplan — 85V064000
NHTSA ID
85V064000
Make
Neoplan
Model
Neoplan
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1985-05-14
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Units Affected
2,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THERE MAY BE TIE ROD CLAMP INTERFERENCE WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUCTURE. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL MAY BECOME STIFF DUE TO NON-PERMANENT LUBE STEERING SHAFT CROSS BEARINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING COULD BIND OR BECOME HARD RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
ASSURE PROPER TIE ROD CLAMP POSITIONING AND INSTALL GREASEABLE CROSS BEARINGS IN THE STEERING SHAFT.