EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Bus Mercedes Benz “Citaro, Citaro Ü, Citaro K, Citaro LE, Citaro LE Ü, Citaro LE MÜ, Citaro G, Citaro GÜ” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01765/23
Summary
Due to improper screws in the door drive mechanism, the electric hydraulic interior swing door may open independently up to 30% while the vehicle is being driven and then close itself. This could increase the risk of injuries to the passengers. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate…
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Product
Bus — Mercedes Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes Benz
- Name / model
- Citaro, Citaro Ü, Citaro K, Citaro LE, Citaro LE Ü, Citaro LE MÜ, Citaro G, Citaro GÜ · 628 02, 628 03, e1*2007/46*0087*28-*34, e1*2007/46*0090*25-*31
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Bus
- Production dates: 28.04.2021 - 08.06.2023
What is the risk?
- Due to improper screws in the door drive mechanism, the electric hydraulic interior swing door may open independently up to 30% while the vehicle is being driven and then close itself. This could increase the risk of injuries to the passengers. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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