Mercedes Benz Bus recall: Air may leak
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The bonding of the pressure sensors on the axle modulator and proportional relay valve brake components may be incorrect and work loose. Leakage may occur in the area of the pressure sensor and applied brake pressure may not be correctly regulated
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz Bus dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace releveant defective components.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The bonding of the pressure sensors on the axle modulator and proportional relay valve brake components may be incorrect and work loose. Leakage may occur in the area of the pressure sensor and applied brake pressure may not be correctly regulated
The fix
On affected vehicles replace releveant defective components.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travego | 1 Jan 2011 | 1 Nov 2016 | 6 |
| Intergro | 1 Jan 2011 | 1 Nov 2016 | 6 |
| Euro | 1 Jan 2011 | 1 Nov 2016 | 6 |
| Citaro | 1 Jan 2011 | 1 Nov 2016 | 6 |
| Tourismo | 1 Jan 2011 | 1 Nov 2016 | 6 |
| Connecto | 1 Jan 2011 | 1 Nov 2016 | 6 |
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 17 November 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.