Mercedes Benz Bus Tourismo recall: Uintended door opening
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The door striker pins could be damaged/deformed to a position where it is possible for the doors/s to open when the vehicle is travelling at high speed.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz Bus dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit reinforcement plates to the door leaf in the area of the striker pins. Exchange the bearing pins of the…
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The door striker pins could be damaged/deformed to a position where it is possible for the doors/s to open when the vehicle is travelling at high speed.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit reinforcement plates to the door leaf in the area of the striker pins. Exchange the bearing pins of the door drive system for equivalents of new design.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourismo | 1 Jan 2016 | 9 Mar 2017 | 235 |
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 14 March 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.