Mercedes Benz Bus Touro: Suspension May Crack
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz buses (Touro, TC400, and CC400 models) may have front wishbones that can crack, potentially leading to front suspension detachment in severe cases. The recall affects 279 vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom. Mercedes Benz Bus will inspect the wishbones and replace both of them if cracks are found.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURO, MERCEDES BENZ BUS TC400, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CC400. Units affected: 279
- Reason
- There is a possibility of the front wishbones cracking which if ignored could in the worst case lead to front suspension detachment. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out a specific check sequence and then to inspect the wishbones. Where any signs of cracking is found both the wishbones are to be replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-07-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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