Recall
Neoplan An460 — 96V138000
NHTSA ID
96V138000
Make
Neoplan
Model
An460
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1996-07-23
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
3,248
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK AROUND THE WELDS.
Consequence
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE FOR CRACKS AND/OR HAIRLINE FRACTURES. IF ANY CRACKS OR FRACTURES ARE FOUND, OWNERS WILL REMOVE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE AND RETURN IT TO NEOPLAN FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT.