Vehicle recallDVSA
Wrightbus GB Kite Hydroliner recalled over a safety defect
A hydrogen cylinder inner liner may fail on one of the five roof mounted tanks causing hydrogen gas to escape from the pressurised cylinder to atmosphere.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
GB Kite Hydroliner
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 01/03/2023 – 31/03/2023
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- PSC-00003
What to do now
A safety defect has been found on some Wrightbus GB Kite Hydroliner.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.
Repairs and costs
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.
If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2023/197). Quoted as issued.
Summary
A hydrogen cylinder inner liner may fail on one of the five roof mounted tanks causing hydrogen gas to escape from the pressurised cylinder to atmosphere.
Defect
A hydrogen cylinder inner liner may fail on one of the five roof mounted tanks causing hydrogen gas to escape from the pressurised cylinder to atmosphere.
Remedy
The affected hydrogen tanks will be replaced with a revised variant.
Models
GB Kite Hydroliner
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Questions
Why are Wrightbus GB Kite Hydroliner being recalled?
A safety defect has been found on some Wrightbus GB Kite Hydroliner. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.