Optare
Metrorider
4 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your Metrorider is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Optare dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
4
Optare Metrorider
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DAMAGE TO FRONT BRAKE HOSES
R/1996/028 · 16 Feb 1996
16 Feb 1996Defect
The protective wire shroud on the front brake hoses may contact and in extreme cases puncture the rubber outer casing of the hose. This would allow fluid to escape and adversely affect the braking system.
Remedy
Operators of all affected vehicles have been contacted and advised to examine the subject hoses. Where a hose does not comply to the latest specification as indicated in the bulletin latest specification hoses will be supplied by OPTARE. The ope
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Built 28 Oct 1993 – 28 Feb 1996
~240 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE BRAKE IMBALANCE
R/1995/032 · 10 Apr 1995
10 Apr 1995Defect
A batch of braking system hoses may not be to specification. This could result in a narrowing of the hose inner diameter with a possibility of brake imbalance.
Remedy
Optare have contacted the operators of all affected vehicles advising that the subject pipes be inspected and the manufacturer advised of any carrying the identification number of the faulty batch. Where suspect pipes are identified Opta
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From 1 Oct 1993
~218 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF HANDBRAKE CONTROL VALVE
R/1995/031 · 16 Feb 1995
16 Feb 1995Defect
The handbrake valve may not have been adequately lubricated on initial assembly. This could result in premature wear of the locking plunger with the risk of the handbrake being dislodged from the ON position.
Remedy
The manufacturer has written to the operators of all potentially affected vehicles requesting them to examine the handbrake valve and apply a lubricant to the bridge piece. Should the bridge piece be found to be excessively worn the oper
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From 1 Oct 1993
~195 vehicles affected
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POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT ADAPTORS FITTED TO REAR BRAKE CALIPERS
R/1994/067 · 3 Oct 1994
3 Oct 1994Defect
There is a possibility that on some vehicles incorrect brake adaptors may have been fitted to the rear brake hydraulic calipers.
Remedy
Optare Limited have contacted the operators of all the vehicles possibly affected and advised them to check the subject adaptors are of the correct type. Where incorrect adaptors are identified Optare will supply replacements of the correct
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Built 1 Jan 1993 – 30 Sep 1994
~99 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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