Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro: Door Antitrap Device May Not Operate

Recall Summary Mercedes Benz Citaro buses with certain control units may have a faulty antitrap device on inward-opening doors, which could allow objects to become trapped. This affects 284 vehicles in the United Kingdom. The manufacturer will install electrical cable bridges to fix the issue.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES BENZ BUS
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO. Units affected: 284
Reason
Depending on type of control unit fitted the antitrap protection device on inwards opening doors may not operate and objects could become trapped. Remedy: On affected vehicles fit electrical cable bridges as required.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2017-07-13
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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