Vehicle recall 98V308001 · November 17, 1998

1998 Neoplan AN116

Vehicle description: transit buses.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses. The tether plates, which are attached to the rear of both the upper and lower frames of the suspension unit, contain a sharp edge which can cause premature weat of the nylon tethers. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, these seat belts may not properly restain the occupant increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification for this recall. Owners will be provided with a replacement kit which includes new tethers, tether plates, nut, bolts, and a technical bulletin with detailed replacement instructions.
Notes: Owner notification began December 14, 1998.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contactisringhausen at 1-616-968-5333 or neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 98V308001
Reported to NHTSA: November 17, 1998
Filed by: NEOPLAN USA CORP.
Vehicles potentially affected: 25
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 98V308001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Neoplan AN116 (1998): 1998

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