NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Neoplan AN440 Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 Neoplan AN440 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Neoplan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Neoplan AN440. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1995 Neoplan AN440 owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Neoplan AN440, describing incidents dated August 1, 1996.
Most-cited components
- Engine 3 complaints
Of the 3 complaints on file, 3 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #542114 · Filed
EXTREME EXOTHERMIC REACTION IN EXHAUST CATALYST GENERATED SUFICIENT LACALIZED TEMPERATURES TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIAL, RESULTING IN FIRE AND DAMAGE TO REAR PORTION OF TRANSIT BUS.
ODI #542113 · Filed
EXTREME EXOTHERMIC REACTION IN EXHAUST CATALYST GENERATED SUFFICIENT LOCALIZED TEMPERATURES TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIAL, RESULTING IN FIRE AND DAMAGE TO REAR PORTION OF TRANSIT BUS.
ODI #542112 · Filed
EXTREME EXOTHERMIC REACTION IN EXHAUST CATALYST GENERATED SUFFICIENT LOCALIZED TEMPERATURES TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIAL, RESULTING IN FIRE AND DAMAGE TO REAR PORTION OF TRANSIT BUS.
NEOPLAN/CATALYST OVERHEATING
NHTSA #98V298000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported November 19, 1998 · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
Potentially affected: 594 vehicles
Owners notified November 30, 1998 · Vehicles built May 18, 1995 – November 6, 1997 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS L-10 ENGINES AND NELSON CATALYSTS AND SOLD TO LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY. THE CATALYST CAN EXPERIENCE HIGH TEMPERATURES, WHICH COULD BE CAUSED FROM UNBURNED METHANE IGNITING INSIDE THE CATALYST BRICK.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN EXTREME OVERHEATING OF THE CATALYST AND COULD CAUSE IGNITION OF SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CATALYST.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND POSITIONING; INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE FIBERGLASS HOLE SURROUNDING THE TAIL PIPE, REMOVE A RUBBER AIR INLET BOOT THAT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE CATALYST; REPLACE THE FLEX PIPE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM; AND ADD A BLANKET AROUND THE CATALYST TO PROVIDE ADDED INSULATION.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEGAN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NEOPLAN/CNG FUEL TANKS
NHTSA #96V183000 · Fuel System, Other — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported September 23, 1996 · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
Potentially affected: 235 vehicles
Owners notified September 19, 1996 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
THE TYPE 4 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANK SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA CAN RUPTURE DURING FUELING.
Safety consequence
RUPTURE OF A CNG FUEL TANK CAN CAUSE CNG LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Manufacturer remedy
EACH TANK IS BEING VISUALLY INSPECTED, ASSISTED BY DYE PENETRANT AND RESONANCE TESTED. A DETECTION SHIELD IS PLACED UNDER EACH PAIR OF TANKS, UNDER THE BUS, TO PROVIDE EASE OF INSPECTION FOR ANY DAMAGE. ANY DAMAGED TANK WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS ALREADY BEGUN. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
NEOPLAN/CNG FUEL TANK BRACKETS
NHTSA #96V182000 · Fuel System, Other — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported September 23, 1996 · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
Potentially affected: 202 vehicles
Owners notified September 30, 1996 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA. THE FUEL CYLINDER STRAPS EXPAND WHEN TANKS ARE PRESSURIZED CAUSING BRACKETS TO BREAK THE MOUNTING HARDWARE.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CYLINDER TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
A NEW STRAP WITH ELASTOMERIC SPRINGS THAT WILL ALLOW THE STRAP TO EXPAND WITH THE TANK HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN STARTED.ONLY LOS ANGELES AND MASSPORT TRANSIT SYSTEMS ARE INVOLVED.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED STRAPS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT EDO CANADA AT .................. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Fuel System, Other — Storage — Tank Assembly — Pressure Relief Devices
Reported August 30, 1995 · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
Potentially affected: 101 vehicles
Owners notified December 15, 1995 · Vehicles built June 1, 1992 – July 1, 1994 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
SOME TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE TRIGGERS WERE NOT X-RAYED. THESE TRIGGERS COULD CONTAIN INTERNAL VOIDS THAT WOULD MAKE THE TRIGGERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ADVANCED CREEP CAUSING FALSE ACTIVATION AND VENTING OF THE CNG.
Safety consequence
VENTING OF THE CNG COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
NEOPLAN WILL REPLACE THE PRD WITH THE NEWER DESIGN "GENERATION 2.5" PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; CNG; PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES/DEVICES (PRD).VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS POWERED TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LINCOLN COMPOSITE CNG FUEL CONTAINERS WHICH INCORPORATE MIRADA TYPE IIIPRESSURE RELIEF VALVES. (SEE MIRADA CAMPAIGN 95E025 AND LINCOLN COMPOSITE CAMPAIGN 95E025003).NOTE: IF THE VALVES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Other Neoplan AN440 model years
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