Wrightbus Streetvibe, Streetdeck, Streetlite recall: Parking brake can be released before full air pressure is achieved
- What's wrong
- The multi-circuit protection valve section of the Air Processing Unit (APU) has been incorrectly piped. The consequence is that the driver could release the park brake without sufficient pressure in the service brake circuits for them to function as the driver would expect. In this…
- What to do
- Contact a Wrightbus dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to change the position of two air pipes on the APU unit.
What’s wrong
The multi-circuit protection valve section of the Air Processing Unit (APU) has been incorrectly piped. The consequence is that the driver could release the park brake without sufficient pressure in the service brake circuits for them to function as the driver would expect. In this condition the red low pressure warning light for service brake circuits will either be independently illuminated or both together plus the low air pressure buzzer will be sounding.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to change the position of two air pipes on the APU unit.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streetvibe | 1 Oct 2010 | 31 Jan 2017 | 870 |
| Streetdeck | 1 Oct 2010 | 31 Jan 2017 | 870 |
| Streetlite | 1 Oct 2010 | 31 Jan 2017 | 870 |
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 25 January 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.