NHTSA recall 05V267000
Electrical system › Starter assembly
Neoplan AN460 Articulated
Reported Jun 7, 200585 vehicles affectedNEOPLAN USA CORPORATIONMaker’s number FSRP 04-092Built Feb 16, 2004 – Sep 2, 2004
The defect
On certain 60' articulated transit buses, the starter cable and additional heavy gauge wires had inadvertently been attached to the starter stud during the manufacturing and assembly process.
The risk
Over time, the starter solenoid could crack and a short circuit might develop that would result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
These vehicles were sent to only one customer, new jersey transit. all vehicles have been corrected.