EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Bus Mercedes-Benz “Citaro LE Ü” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02567/26
Summary
Mercedes‑Benz buses (model Citaro LE Ü) have been found with seats that may not be correctly bolted to the seat frame. In a collision this could compromise passenger restraint and increase the risk of injury. The buses are being recalled by the manufacturer.
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Product
Bus — Mercedes-Benz
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Name / model
- Citaro LE Ü · e1*2018/858*00453*01-03 (Model type: 628 02)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Bus.
- Production dates: 05.07.2025 - 10.03.2026
What is the risk?
- The seats may not have been correctly bolted to the seat frame. In the event of a collision, this could impair the restraint and protection of passengers, increasing the risk of injury. 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: 07/09/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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