Mercedes Benz Bus Capacity, Citaro, Conecto. recall: Possibility that the plastic roller piston may detach from the axle
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- It may be possible that the plastic roller piston detaches from the axle.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz Bus dealer to book the free repair. The screw connection of the plastic roller piston on all axles has to be retightened to the torque of 92Nm.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
It may be possible that the plastic roller piston detaches from the axle.
The fix
The screw connection of the plastic roller piston on all axles has to be retightened to the torque of 92Nm.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 Sep 2019 | 16 Jul 2020 | 37 |
| Citaro | 1 Sep 2019 | 16 Jul 2020 | 37 |
| Conecto. | 1 Sep 2019 | 16 Jul 2020 | 37 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 30 September 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.