Mercedes Benz Bus Tourismo: The Contact Surface For The Transverse Link Connection On The Bearing Pedestal Does Not Conform To Design

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz Bus Tourismo vehicles have a manufacturing defect where the mounting surface for the upper transverse control arm is missing required cut-outs, preventing proper contact and fit. This affects 304 buses distributed in the United Kingdom. The issue will be corrected by reworking the mounting surface to meet design specifications.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES BENZ BUS
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURISMO. Units affected: 304
Reason
Missing cut-outs on the edges of the mounting surface for the upper transverse control arm. Remedy: Rework the mounting surface to ensure a proper contact to the upper transverse control arm.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2019-05-06
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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