Neoplan Recall 85V064000: Steering, Linkages, Rod, Relay, Connecting

NHTSA recall 85V064000 · announced May 14, 1985 · filed by Neoplan Usa Corp. · 2,000 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

ASSURE PROPER TIE ROD CLAMP POSITIONING AND INSTALL GREASEABLE CROSS BEARINGS IN THE STEERING SHAFT.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1981 TO 1984 35' AND 40' TRANSIT BUSES, 1982 TO 1984 ARTICULATED BUSES, AND 1984 AND 1985 TIT'L BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING, TIE ROD CLAMP.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1981 Neoplan Neoplan
• 1982 Neoplan Neoplan
• 1983 Neoplan Neoplan
• 1984 Neoplan Neoplan
• 1985 Neoplan Neoplan

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.