Mercedes Benz Bus recall: The sealing of the roof driver air conditioning system could be insufficient
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Water can enter in the vehicle interior via the roof mounting point through the connections of the roof module of the air conditioning for the driver's area.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz Bus dealer to book the free repair. Apply an additional sealing bead as a barrier around the roof mounting point.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Water can enter in the vehicle interior via the roof mounting point through the connections of the roof module of the air conditioning for the driver's area.
The fix
Apply an additional sealing bead as a barrier around the roof mounting point.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citaro U | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
| Capacity L | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
| Citaro G | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
| Citaro Gu | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
| Citaro K | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
| Citaro Le Mu | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
| Citaro G Ngt | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
| Citaro | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
| Citaro Le U | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
| Citaro Ngt | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
| Citaro Le | 3 Dec 2012 | 9 Sep 2019 | 17 |
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 2 March 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.