Vehicle recall 88V001000 · December 6, 1988

Neoplan ADB, Transit Bus and 1 more model

Additional labeling of emergency exit instructions is needed to comply with FMVSS 217 requirements.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Additional labeling of emergency exit instructions is needed to comply with FMVSS 217 requirements.
Consequence: Buses do not comply with FMVSS 217.
Remedy: Install additional emergency exit labeling.
Notes: System: emergency exit labeling/FMVSS 217.VEHICLE description: 30 ft, 35 ft, 40 ft and 60 ft articulated buses and litltransit buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V001000
Reported to NHTSA: December 6, 1988
Filed by: NEOPLAN USA CORP.
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,800
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 88V001000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Neoplan ADB (1981-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981
Neoplan Litl (1981-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981
Neoplan Transit Bus (1981-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981

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