NEOPLAN 340/3 TRANSIT BUS 1987: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V115000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEOPLAN | 340/3 TRANSIT BUS | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-06-24 | 1991-07-01 | 1991-07-16 |
Manufacturers Involved: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
LEAKING HOSES CAUSED REFRIGERANT LEVELS TO DECREASE CAUSING EXCESSIVE CYCLING OF THE AC CLUTCH.
Consequence
EXCESSIVE CYCLING OF THE AC CLUTCH COULD CAUSE COILOVERHEATING AND ULTIMATELY A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE HOSES, CHANGE CONNECTION FITTINGS ON THE AC COMPRESSOR AND INSTALL A LOW PRESSURE CUT-OUT SWITCH.
Notes
SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40-FOOT AN 340/3 '3-AXLE TRANSIT' BUSES "EA" SERIES.
