Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro G: The + Wire Of The Griptone Battery Charging Socket Could Rub Through

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 20 Citaro G and Citaro K buses because a wire on the battery charging socket could wear through and break due to rubbing against a sharp edge on a mounting bracket. The fix involves modifying the bracket's shape to prevent the wire from making contact. This recall affects buses distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES BENZ BUS
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO G, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO K. Units affected: 20
Reason
The permanent + wire (30) of the GRIPTONE battery charging socket could rub through due to a sharp edge on a fixing bracket. Remedy: The geometry of the fixing bracket will be modified to remove the possibility of the wire rubbing.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2020-05-13
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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