NHTSA Recall 01V059004: Service brakes, air
NEOPLAN USA CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 223 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Neoplan AN116.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V059004 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | August 1, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 16, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers. These rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. The affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings.
Safety risk
If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect brake rollers and replace them if necessary. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact arvinmeritor at 1-859-525-3361.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V059004
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Neoplan AN116 | 2000, 2001 |
| Neoplan AN345 | 2000, 2001 |
| Neoplan AN440 | 2000, 2001 |
| Neoplan AN460 | 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.