NHTSA Recall 05V290000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 465 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Neoplan AN440.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V290000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › OTHER FUEL TYPES › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | June 14, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain standard floor, low floor and articulated transit buses built with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.
Safety risk
This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
Remedy
Neoplan is working with detroit diesel to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. Dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration. Owners may contact neoplan at 719-336-3256 or detroit diesel at 313-592-3708.
Notes
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 05V290000
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.