Recall 94V156000
Steering › Steering Wheel/handle Bar — Neoplan · reported 24 Aug 1994 · 1,092 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE "LIMIT STOP PIN" CAN BACK OUT OF POSITION ALLOWING THE TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM TO TRAVEL BEYOND SPECIFICATION.
The risk
THIS CAN AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
THE LOWER STEERING COLUMNS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED ON ALL VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: STEERING; COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ZF TILT STEERING AND SUPPLIED TO SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY.NOTES: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, 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.THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1992.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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