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🧸 Product DE April 13, 2018

Evobus — Citraro

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
There is faulty bonding of the hinged window in the side window.
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2975 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
19 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? This is about a bus called the Citraro made by Evobus. One of its side windows may not be stuck on properly.

What's happening? The window could come loose while the bus is moving. This could hurt people inside.

Does this affect me? If you ride in a Citraro bus in Germany, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Ask your bus driver or a mechanic if your bus needs a check. Talk to a doctor if you get hurt.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is faulty bonding of the hinged window in the side window. · Origin: Germany

First published
April 13, 2018
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/308323

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Evobus — Citraro. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is faulty bonding of the hinged window in the side window. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 13, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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