Neoplan Recall 85V165000: Structure, Body, Door

NHTSA recall 85V165000 · announced December 18, 1985 · filed by Neoplan Usa Corp. · 54 units affected

The problem

AN INDUCTIVE VOLTAGE SPIKE MAY AFFECT THE REAR DOOR TIME DELAY RELAY IN A MANNER WHICH CAUSES THE MAGNETIC BRAKE VALVE TO ENERGIZE. WHEN THIS VALVE IS ENERGIZED THE BUS BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE BUS IS IN MOTION, THE BUS WILL BRAKE UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT ANY ACTION FROM THE OPERATOR AND MAY CAUSE INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

INSTALL A NEW REAR DOOR TIME DELAY RELAY TO PREVENT BRAKES FROM BEING ACTIVATED AT THE WRONG TIME.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM:REAR DOOR TIME DELAY RELAY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:BUSES WITH PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND CONTAINING REAR DOOR TIME DELAY RELAY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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.