Single deck bus

What is the danger

A surge protector device is fitted across the vehicle batteries to prevent damage to vehicle components if the vehicle is jump started.

Requirements breached

This device can, over time, become corroded internally resulting in a short circuit which can overheat the device until it catches fire.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 26 April 2019

Product

Description

Single deck bus

Brand

Optare

Batch

Specific UK vehicles built between 18/02/2005 and 14/03/2019. Specific Export vehicles built between 25/02/2005 and 24/03/2019