Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro: Service Cover May Not Be Secure
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 52 Citaro buses in the United Kingdom because the rear left service cover may not stay securely fastened while the bus is moving. The existing locking mechanism is insufficient, which could allow the cover to open and pose a hazard to other road users. The manufacturer will secure the cover with a retaining strap.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO. Units affected: 52
- Reason
- The existing locking mechanism is not sufficient to secure the service cover situated at the rear left. The cover could open whilst the bus is in motion and be a danger to other roadusers. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and secure the rear left service cover with a retaining strap.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-03-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/818b286a-2994-46f9-9505-39f398f813a2