1987 Neoplan Transit Bus problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1987 Neoplan Transit Bus — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply 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

Does the 1987 Neoplan Transit Bus have recalls?

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

92V029000Electrical SystemMarch 6, 1992 · 1,439 units

Defect

STRAY VOLTAGE INDUCED ON THE POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) SIGNAL CIRCUIT 510 MAY OCCUR WHEN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONNECTOR GETS WET, CAUSING UNINTENDED ENGINE ACCELERATION.

Consequence

UNINTENDED ENGINE ACCELERATION WHILE THE BUS IS IN GEARMAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL A GROUND INTERLOCK TO GROUND CIRCUIT 510 IN THE DDEC SYSTEM ANYTIME THE PTO IS DISABLED FOR ANY REASON. THE GROUND ELIMINATES THE STRAY VOLTAGE EFFECT BETWEEN THE ECM CONNECTOR AND CIRCUIT 510.

89V205000OtherNovember 28, 1989 · 400 units

Defect

CERTAIN BOLTS SUCH AS THE DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS, STEERING MOUNTING BOLTS, MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS, AND THE WHEEL CHAIR SUPPORT BOLTS MAY NOT MEET SAE SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence

BOLTS COULD BREAK OR FAIL AFFECTING THE SPECIFIC COMPONENT INVOLVED, RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL AN ACCIDENT AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

REPLACE NON-SPECIFICATION BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SAE SPECIFICATIONS.

1987 Neoplan Transit Bus — common questions

Is the 1987 Neoplan Transit Bus reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1987 Neoplan Transit Bus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 Neoplan Transit Bus. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

Does the 1987 Neoplan Transit Bus have recalls?

1987 Neoplan Transit Bus — common questions

Is the 1987 Neoplan Transit Bus reliable?

Does the 1987 Neoplan Transit Bus have recalls?

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