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1995 Neoplan An440 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1995 Neoplan An440 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other An440 years?

An440 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted3 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 3 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints
An440 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Neoplan An440 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine3100%

Does the 1995 Neoplan An440 have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

98V298000Fuel SystemNovember 19, 1998 · 594 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS L-10 ENGINES AND NELSON CATALYSTS AND SOLD TO LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY. THE CATALYST CAN EXPERIENCE HIGH TEMPERATURES, WHICH COULD BE CAUSED FROM UNBURNED METHANE IGNITING INSIDE THE CATALYST BRICK.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN EXTREME OVERHEATING OF THE CATALYST AND COULD CAUSE IGNITION OF SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CATALYST.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND POSITIONING; INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE FIBERGLASS HOLE SURROUNDING THE TAIL PIPE, REMOVE A RUBBER AIR INLET BOOT THAT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE CATALYST; REPLACE THE FLEX PIPE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM; AND ADD A BLANKET AROUND THE CATALYST TO PROVIDE ADDED INSULATION.

96V182000Fuel SystemSeptember 23, 1996 · 202 units

Defect

THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA. THE FUEL CYLINDER STRAPS EXPAND WHEN TANKS ARE PRESSURIZED CAUSING BRACKETS TO BREAK THE MOUNTING HARDWARE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CYLINDER TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

Remedy

A NEW STRAP WITH ELASTOMERIC SPRINGS THAT WILL ALLOW THE STRAP TO EXPAND WITH THE TANK HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES.

96V183000Fuel SystemSeptember 23, 1996 · 235 units

Defect

THE TYPE 4 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANK SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA CAN RUPTURE DURING FUELING.

Consequence

RUPTURE OF A CNG FUEL TANK CAN CAUSE CNG LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Remedy

EACH TANK IS BEING VISUALLY INSPECTED, ASSISTED BY DYE PENETRANT AND RESONANCE TESTED. A DETECTION SHIELD IS PLACED UNDER EACH PAIR OF TANKS, UNDER THE BUS, TO PROVIDE EASE OF INSPECTION FOR ANY DAMAGE. ANY DAMAGED TANK WILL BE REPLACED.

95V188001Fuel SystemAugust 30, 1995 · 101 units

Defect

SOME TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE TRIGGERS WERE NOT X-RAYED. THESE TRIGGERS COULD CONTAIN INTERNAL VOIDS THAT WOULD MAKE THE TRIGGERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ADVANCED CREEP CAUSING FALSE ACTIVATION AND VENTING OF THE CNG.

Consequence

VENTING OF THE CNG COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

NEOPLAN WILL REPLACE THE PRD WITH THE NEWER DESIGN "GENERATION 2.5" PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“EXTREME EXOTHERMIC REACTION IN EXHAUST CATALYST GENERATED SUFFICIENT LOCALIZED TEMPERATURES TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIAL, RESULTING IN FIRE AND DAMAGE TO REAR PORTION OF TRANSIT BUS.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · fire

1995 Neoplan An440 — common questions

Is the 1995 Neoplan An440 reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1995 Neoplan An440 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Neoplan An440. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.