Mercedes Benz Bus Tourino: Loss Of Directional Control
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 73 Bus Tourino vehicles because the front axle ball joint may wear and cause the link pin to detach, which could result in loss of control of the front wheel. The remedy is to replace the ball joint on the top transverse arm. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURINO. Units affected: 73
- Reason
- It has been identified that the ball joint of the front axle upper transverse link may wear out. As the wear worsens the link pin may become detached from the joint housing. If the link pin were to become detached this would result in a safety critical condition as reliable control of the affected front wheel could no longer be guaranteed. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace ball joint on the end of the top transverse arm.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-10-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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