NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 25, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NEOPLAN/ISRINGHAUSEN/SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 96V178003

Component:

# of Units Affected: 25

Consequence Summary:

IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 23, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NEOPLAN/CNG FUEL TANKS

THE TYPE 4 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANK SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA CAN RUPTURE DURING FUELING.

NHTSA ID: 96V183000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 235

Consequence Summary:

RUPTURE OF A CNG FUEL TANK CAN CAUSE CNG LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 23, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NEOPLAN/CNG FUEL TANK BRACKETS

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.

NHTSA ID: 96V182000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 202

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CYLINDER TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 23, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NEOPLAN/STEERING:GEAR BOX

THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK AROUND THE WELDS.

NHTSA ID: 96V138000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 3,248

Consequence Summary:

THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE CAN BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE FOR CRACKS AND/OR HAIRLINE FRACTURES. IF ANY CRACKS OR FRACTURES ARE FOUND, OWNERS WILL REMOVE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE AND RETURN IT TO NEOPLAN FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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