Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro: Short-circuit May Cause Electrics To Fail
Mercedes Benz is recalling 143 Citaro buses because the wiring harness in the main switch panel can rub against a bracket and cause a short circuit. This short circuit could disable various electrical systems and potentially cause the engine to shut off. Mercedes Benz will tape the bracket edges and secure the wiring harness to fix the problem.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO. Units affected: 143
- Reason
- It is possible for the wiring harness in the main switch panel to chafe on a bracket cut-out which could result in a short to earth. If a short circuit occurs it could result in the loss of various electrical systems. In the worst case the engine could cut out. Remedy: Recall the 143 vehicles that are likely to be affected and tape the edges of the bracket cut-out with adhesive felt tape & secure wiring harness.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-08-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2da47891-dbfc-4502-aec0-bccde305652e