NHTSA Recall 01V141002: Tie rod assembly (steering)
NEOPLAN USA CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 1999 Neoplan AN440L.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V141002 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | August 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor axles built with trw tie rod ball-socket bearings, part no. Trw 24 dl. These bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Safety risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Arvinmeritor/trw will notify customers and replace the tie rod ends. 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 517-647-0409 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.
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 01V141002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Neoplan AN440L | 1999 |
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.