Mercedes Benz Bus Tourino: Possible Loss Of Directional Control
Mercedes Benz is recalling 18 Bus Tourino vehicles because the ball joint on the front axle's upper control arm may wear out and cause the link pin to detach. If this happens, the driver could lose control of the front wheel. The fix involves replacing the upper transverse control arms on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURINO. Units affected: 18
- Reason
- It has been identified that the ball joint of the front axle upper transverse link may wear out. As the wear worsens the link pin may become detached from the joint housing. If the link pin were to become detached this would result in a safety critical condition as reliable control of the affected front wheel could no longer be guaranteed. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the top transverse control arms replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-05-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b79217c6-278f-4360-98ee-949095f03ed2