NEOPLAN EA SERIES 1987: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V170000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEOPLAN | EA SERIES | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-10-18 | 1988-11-01 | 1988-11-17 |
Production Dates: 1987-04-01 - 1987-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
AXLE SYSTEM IS SUBJECT TO CRACKING OF CROSS TUBES AND TRAILING ARMS, AS WELL AS FAILURE OF MOUNTING BOLTS.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE TAG AXLE WILL REDUCE THE LOAD CARRYINGCAPABILITY OF THESE BUSES.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW AXLE SYSTEM.
Notes
SYSTEM: AXLE SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORTY FOOT AN440/3 TRANSIT BUSES.
