2002 Neoplan AN440L Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Neoplan AN440L, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Neoplan AN440L
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Neoplan AN440L have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 216,171 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Cowling - air intake vent is exposed and mice can get in. Near each fender where it mounts to your firewall mice can easily get in there. The screen has a wire for wiper motor that allows mice to get”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 18, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling
“Rfta believes the fire on unit #326 was a result of an improper brake release tied to the wabco atc system. The heat generated from the brakes resulted in a tire fire that engulfed the rear of the coa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 17, 2006 · Service brakes, air
Compare Neoplan AN440L model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Neoplan AN440L model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Neoplan AN440L | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Neoplan AN440L | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Neoplan AN440L | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Neoplan AN440L | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2002 Neoplan AN440L
How do I know if my 2002 Neoplan AN440L has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Neoplan AN440L; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Neoplan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V261000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Neoplan models
- AN4406 complaints
- Neoplan1 complaints
- 340/3 Transit Bus0 complaints
- Adb0 complaints
- AN1160 complaints
- AN1170 complaints
- AN230H0 complaints
- AN2320 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.