Wrightbus Gb Kite Hydroliner: Roof Mounted H2 Fuel Tank Support Bracket Bolts May Loosen
Recall Summary WRIGHTBUS GB is recalling 23 Kite Hydroliner buses because bolts in the brackets that secure the hydrogen fuel tanks on the roof may loosen and fall out. If this happens, the tanks could shift or detach from the vehicle, particularly during hard braking or a crash. The company will replace all affected bolts and nuts as a fix.
- Recalling firm
- WRIGHTBUS
- Product
- Vehicles: WRIGHTBUS GB Kite Hydroliner. Units affected: 23
- Reason
- Bolts in the brackets supporting the five roof mounted H2 tanks located at each end of each tank have the potential to loosen and drop out permitting movement of the bracket(s) and attached tank(s) with secondary movement in the associated system pipework. Under extreme braking conditions or if the vehicle is involved in a road traffic accident the roof tanks may become dislodged or become detached from the vehicle. Remedy: replacement of all bolts and nuts on the frame and frame attachment
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-05-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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