1984 Neoplan Neoplan: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1984 Neoplan Neoplan. The newest campaign is 85V165000. NHTSA received the report on 18 Dec 1985. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body / Door. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 85V165000, in the NHTSA record

Install a new rear door time delay relay to prevent brakes from being activated at the wrong time.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 7,854 units in total.

85V16500018 Dec 1985Structure / Body / Door
85V06400014 May 1985Steering / Linkages / Rod / Relay / Connecting
85V06300014 May 1985Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
85V03300029 Mar 1985Electrical System / Wiring
85V03200025 Mar 1985Suspension

85V165000Received 18 Dec 1985. 54 units.
Structure / Body / Door
Defect, in the NHTSA record
An inductive voltage spike may affect the rear door time delay relay in a manner which causes the magnetic brake valve to energize. When this valve is energized the bus brakes are applied. Consequence of defect: if this occurs when the bus is in motion, the bus will brake unexpectedly without any action from the operator and may cause injuries to its occupants or cause an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install a new rear door time delay relay to prevent brakes from being activated at the wrong time.
Report filed by NEOPLAN USA CORP..
85V064000Received 14 May 1985. 2,000 units.
Steering / Linkages / Rod / Relay / Connecting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
There may be tie rod clamp interference with the front suspension structure. Also, steering wheel may become stiff due to non-permanent lube steering shaft cross bearings. Consequence of defect: steering could bind or become hard resulting in loss of control and could cause an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Assure proper tie rod clamp positioning and install greaseable cross bearings in the steering shaft.
Report filed by NEOPLAN USA CORP..
85V063000Received 14 May 1985. 2,000 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Adjust front brake hose positioning and glue the rubber brake pedal on, as required.
Report filed by NEOPLAN USA CORP..
85V033000Received 29 Mar 1985. 2,000 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Add and/or replace circuit breaker, install cut off switch and reroute wires.
Report filed by NEOPLAN USA CORP..
85V032000Received 25 Mar 1985. 1,800 units.
Suspension
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Hairline cracks may occur in one or more of three weld areas: front suspension interface plate at the bottom frame structure, rear suspension termination points of the transverse link tower outboard gusset, or rear axle mounting pad to the a frame on the longitudinal beam. Consequence of defect: driver may experience handling difficulties which may result in an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Repair rear suspension and structure to which front suspension attaches.
Report filed by NEOPLAN USA CORP..

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1984 Neoplan Neoplan
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE90016	Preliminary evaluation	VIBRATION DAMPER SEPARATE	Engine and Engine Cooling	16 Nov 1989	22 Feb 1990
PE89150	Preliminary evaluation	ARMREST FRACTURES	Seats	3 Aug 1989	16 Oct 1989

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

19814
19824
19834
19845
19855
19861
19872
19900

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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NHTSA page of the 1984 Neoplan NeoplanThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1984 Neoplan Neoplan: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/neoplan/neoplan/1984/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: NEOPLAN USA CORP.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1984 Neoplan Neoplan?: 7,854 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Neoplan Neoplan have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Neoplan Neoplan, model years 1981 to 1990. 5 of them name the 1984 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1984 Neoplan Neoplan open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.