NHTSA Recall 05V068000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 175 vehicles. It affects 2004–2005 Neoplan AN440LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V068000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08-314 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 1, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
Safety risk
In the event of a crack, the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or neoplan at 719-336-3256.
Notes
Neoplan recall no. 08-314.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V068000
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.