NHTSA Recall 05V267000: Starter assembly (electrical system)
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 85 vehicles. It affects 2003 Neoplan AN460 Articulated.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V267000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FSRP 04-092 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 7, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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.
Safety risk
Over time, the starter solenoid could crack and a short circuit might develop that would result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
These vehicles were sent to only one customer, new jersey transit. All vehicles have been corrected.
Notes
Neoplan fsrp 04-092.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 05V267000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Neoplan AN460 Articulated | 2003 |
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.