Mercedes Benz Bus Citaro G and Citaro K recall: The + wire of the griptone battery charging socket could rub through
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The permanent + wire (30) of the GRIPTONE battery charging socket could rub through due to a sharp edge on a fixing bracket.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz Bus dealer to book the free repair. The geometry of the fixing bracket will be modified to remove the possibility of the wire rubbing.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The permanent + wire (30) of the GRIPTONE battery charging socket could rub through due to a sharp edge on a fixing bracket.
The fix
The geometry of the fixing bracket will be modified to remove the possibility of the wire rubbing.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citaro G | 22 Nov 2016 | 29 Sep 2018 | 10 |
| Citaro K | 22 Nov 2016 | 29 Sep 2018 | 10 |
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 13 May 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.