Mercedes Benz Citan: Braking May Be Affected
Mercedes-Benz Citan Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,673 Citan vehicles in the UK because some brake pipes may have been connected to the wrong ports on the ABS unit due to a production line error. This could cause abnormal braking behavior during hard acceleration or emergency braking, and in extreme cases may cause a wheel to lock and the vehicle to skid. Dealers will inspect affected vehicles and replace brake pipes if needed.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ CITAN. Units affected: 1,673
- Reason
- Due to a fitment error on the production line the possibility exists that on a limited number of vehicles the brake pipes may not have been installed into their correct ports on the ABS hydraulic unit. As a result under hard acceleration or emergency braking abnormal handling characteristics of the vehicle may occur. In extreme conditions this could result in a road wheel locking causing the vehicle to skid unexpectedly. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to check brake pipes are fitted correctly to the ABS unit. Where necessary the brake pipes will be replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-10-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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