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2002 Neoplan An440l problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2002 Neoplan An440l — 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.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other An440l years?

An440l NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted4 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2002: 4 complaints
An440l NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Neoplan An440l problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes250%
Engine125%
Body & Structure125%

Does the 2002 Neoplan An440l have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V261000EngineJuly 22, 2003 · 32 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.

Consequence

IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. 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 CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE REAR BRAKES ON TWO NEOPLAN AN 460 ARTICULATED BUSES APPEARED TO APPLY FOR NO APPARENT REASON RESULTING IN TWO TIRE FIRES AND ONE FIRE THAT ENGULFED THE ENTIRE REAR OF ONE BUS. *NM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 13, 2005 · fire

“COWLING - AIR INTAKE VENT IS EXPOSED AND MICE CAN GET IN. NEAR EACH FENDER WHERE IT MOUNTS TO YOUR FIREWALL MICE CAN EASILY GET IN THERE. THE SCREEN HAS A WIRE FOR WIPER MOTOR THAT ALLOWS MICE TO GET IN. WHERE THE WIRE GOES THROUGH THE SCREEN THE OPENING IS TO BIG AND MICE CAN GET IN. NEEDS SOME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · December 18, 2006

“COWLING - AIR INTAKE VENT IS EXPOSED AND MICE CAN GET IN. NEAR EACH FENDER WHERE IT MOUNTS TO YOUR FIREWALL MICE CAN EASILY GET IN THERE. THE SCREEN HAS A WIRE FOR WIPER MOTOR THAT ALLOWS MICE TO GET IN. WHERE THE WIRE GOES THROUGH THE SCREEN THE OPENING IS TO BIG AND MICE CAN GET IN. NEEDS SOME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 18, 2006

2002 Neoplan An440l — common questions

Is the 2002 Neoplan An440l reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Neoplan An440l have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Neoplan An440l. 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.