Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro: Maintenance Flap Glass May Detach
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro vehicles may have a faulty glass panel on the rear left maintenance flap that was not properly bonded during manufacturing. The glass could vibrate excessively, potentially shatter, or detach from the frame, creating a hazard for other vehicles on the road. Mercedes Benz Bus will recall the 120 affected vehicles to install rubber buffers, additional retention materials, and protective film to secure the glass panel.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO. Units affected: 120
- Reason
- It has been identified that the bonding on the glass panel of the rear left upper maintenance flap may not be to specification. This may allow the glass to vibrate and can result in either the failure (shattering) of the glass panel or the detachment of the glass panel from the frame. This can cause a risk to other road users following the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and fit rubber buffers an additional retention medium and protective film.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-12-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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