NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Neoplan AN440L Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Neoplan AN440L has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Neoplan AN440L. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Neoplan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Neoplan AN440L. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NEOPLAN/VANNER BATTERY EQUALIZER
NHTSA #01V033007 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported August 1, 2001 · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
Potentially affected: 669 vehicles
Owners notified April 27, 2001 · Vehicles built February 1, 1999 – December 31, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Safety consequence
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED BY VANNER. 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 VANNER AT 1-800-227-6937 OR NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NEOPLAN/ARVINMERITOR/TRW TIE ROD ENDS
NHTSA #01V141002 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported August 1, 2001 · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
Potentially affected: 35 vehicles
Vehicles built June 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES BUILT WITH TRW TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS, PART NO. TRW 24 DL. THESE BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Safety consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
ARVINMERITOR/TRW WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS. 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 ARVINMERITOR AT 517-647-0409 OR NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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