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NHTSA 05V321📅 Jul 14, 2005

2003–2004 Neoplan AN460 Articulated & 2005 Neoplan AN440 Transliner + 1 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain transit buses equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.

💥 The risk

A broken connecting rod CAN allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the vehicle unprotected by the door panel and enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the vehicle.

🔧 The fix

Neoplan is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. Owners may contact vapor at 1-847-777-6400 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V321000
Manufacturer
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
311
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Owner phone
1-847-777-6400
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Mar 1, 2000 – Jan 31, 2003
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V321 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V321?

2003–2004 Neoplan AN460 Articulated & 2005 Neoplan AN440 Transliner + 1 more. 311 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Neoplan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-847-777-6400.