Optare Solo: Driver's Seat May Collapse Should The Adjusting Mechanism Be Subject To Wear.

Optare is recalling 480 Solo buses because the driver's seat mechanism can wear out under heavy use and cause the seat to collapse. The issue affects buses operating in the United Kingdom. Optare will replace the driver's seat in recalled vehicles.

Recalling firm
OPTARE
Product
Vehicles: OPTARE SOLO. Units affected: 480
Reason
It has been identified that under intensive operational conditions the driver's seat mechanism can wear and allow the seat to collapse. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the driver's seat exchanged.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2007-02-08
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d773d287-b74f-4df3-a46a-33d0e4d324d5