Vehicle recall 85V063000 · May 14, 1985
1981-1985 Neoplan Neoplan
Chafing condition may occur between front air brake hose and tire.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chafing condition may occur between front air brake hose and tire. Also, rubber brake pedal cover may become detached from metal pedal assembly. Consequence of defect: if the chafing damages the air brake hose to the point that it leaks, effectiveness is diminished. Also if rubber brake pedal cover falls off, the drivers foot may slip off the pedal when brakes are being applied. In either case an accident may occur.
- Remedy
- Adjust front brake hose positioning and glue the rubber brake pedal on, as required.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: 1981 to 1985 35 and 40 ft adb transit buses, 1982 to 1984ARTICULATED buses, and 1984 and 1985 lit'l buses. System: brakes, air hose
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V063000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 1985
- Filed by
- NEOPLAN USA CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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