NHTSA vehicle safety data

2004 Neoplan AN440LF Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2004 Neoplan AN440LF has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Neoplan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Neoplan AN440LF. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #05V068000

Reported March 1, 2005 · NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 175 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK, THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-866-668-7221 OR NEOPLAN AT 719-336-3256.

Notes

NEOPLAN RECALL NO. 08-314.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other Neoplan AN440LF model years

Check your 2004 Neoplan AN440LF VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Neoplan AN440LF at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

Check a Neoplan VIN