Vehicle recall 85V033000 · March 29, 1985
1981-1985 Neoplan Neoplan
Circuit breakers are not at sufficient ratings to protect high side tolerances, some wiring harnesses are not adequately secured to prevent chafing and no provisions were made…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Circuit breakers are not at sufficient ratings to protect high side tolerances, some wiring harnesses are not adequately secured to prevent chafing and no provisions were made for complete disconnection of all electrical systems in case of an electrical short. Consequence of defect: the above could result in a bus fire.
- Remedy
- Add and/or replace circuit breaker, install cut off switch and reroute wires.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: 1981 thru 1985 35 and 40 foot transit buses, 1982 thru 1984 articulated buses and 1984 and 1985 litl' buses.system: electrical.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V033000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 29, 1985
- Filed by
- NEOPLAN USA CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
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