Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro U: The Sealing Of The Roof Driver Air Conditioning System Could Be Insufficient

Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 187 buses from various Citaro models due to insufficient sealing around the roof-mounted air conditioning system for the driver's area. Water can leak into the vehicle interior through the roof connection points. The manufacturer will apply additional sealing around the mounting point to fix the issue.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES BENZ BUS
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO U, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CAPACITY L, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO G, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO GU, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO K, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO LE MU, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO G NGT, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO LE U, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO NGT, MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO LE. Units affected: 187
Reason
Water can enter in the vehicle interior via the roof mounting point through the connections of the roof module of the air conditioning for the driver's area. Remedy: Apply an additional sealing bead as a barrier around the roof mounting point.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2020-03-02
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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