Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro: Grid Heater Re-connection ( In Conjunction With Previous Recall Ref. R/2010/001)

Recalling firm
MERCEDES BENZ BUS
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO. Units affected: 158
Reason
Following Recall R/2010/001 where it was identified that there was an issue with the grid heaters fitted to vehicles with EEV emission standard where they may suffer malfunctions or failures which could result in a short circuit. Should this occur the casting compound could melt and create a smouldering fire. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to install new software and reinstate the operation of the grid heater.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2010-03-31
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c53f3d4f-d3bc-4e95-a87d-03fc9a7c11a0