Neoplan Starliner: Directional Control Could Be Compromised
Recall Summary Neoplan is recalling 1,028 buses (Starliner, Euroliner, Cityliner, and Skyliner models) sold in the United Kingdom because bolts on the front and rear axle control arms can corrode and break. If these bolts fail, the vehicles may become unstable and lose directional control. The remedy involves replacing the bolts, sealing the repair area, and applying corrosion protection.
- Recalling firm
- NEOPLAN
- Product
- Vehicles: NEOPLAN STARLINER, NEOPLAN EUROLINER, NEOPLAN CITYLINER, NEOPLAN SKYLINER. Units affected: 1,028
- Reason
- Bolts of the trapezoidal control arms on the front axle and trailing axle of the affected vehicles could break as a result of corrosion. This could lead to instability and the directional control to be compromised. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the bolts of the trapezoidal arm seal the repair area and apply corrosion protection.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2013-01-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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