1996 Neoplan An440 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1996 Neoplan An440 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1996 compare to other An440 years?

An440 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1996 Neoplan An440 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Engine	1	100%	▼ down

Does the 1996 Neoplan An440 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

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 TEMPERATURE TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIAL, RESULTING IN FIRE AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR PORTION OF THE TRANSIT BUS.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 1, 1997 · fire

1996 Neoplan An440 — common questions

Is the 1996 Neoplan An440 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1996 Neoplan An440 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1996 Neoplan An440. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1996 Neoplan An440 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1996 compare to other An440 years?

What are the most common 1996 Neoplan An440 problems?

Does the 1996 Neoplan An440 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1996 Neoplan An440 — common questions

Is the 1996 Neoplan An440 reliable?

Does the 1996 Neoplan An440 have recalls?

Is the 1996 Neoplan An440 under NHTSA investigation?

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