Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro: Faulty Spline On Univeral Joint Of Steering Spindle
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 5 Citaro buses due to a machining defect on the steering spindle's universal joint. The faulty spline could cause the steering column to slip, reducing the driver's ability to control the vehicle's direction. The manufacturer will replace the affected steering spindles.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO. Units affected: 5
- Reason
- A spline on the universal joint of the steering spindle has been machined incorrectly. It is possible for the steering column to slip on the spline so that directional control is adversely affected. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering spindle.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-03-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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