Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro U: The Suspension Roller Piston May Detach From The Axle
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 996 buses across multiple Citaro models and the O530 model because suspension roller pistons may detach from the axles. The suspension roller piston screw connections need to be retightened to proper specifications. This recall affects buses distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO U, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO G NGT, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CAPACITY, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CAPACITY L, MERCEDES BENZ BUS eCITARO, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO GU, MERCEDES BENZ BUS eCITARO G, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO K, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO G, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO NGT, MERCEDES BENZ BUS O530. Units affected: 996
- Reason
- It may be possible that the suspension roller piston detaches from the axle. Remedy: The screw connection of the roller piston on all axles has to be retightened to the torque of 92Nm.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2020-07-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2b19fdb8-0d3d-4367-a3c6-5aaca6a738d2