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2003 Setra S417 recall: visibility

Setra Of North America reported this safety recall on December 23, 2003. It covers about 97 vehicles.

vehicles affected
97
reported
Dec 23, 2003
owners notified
Dec 1, 2003

Visibility

What is wrong
On certain motor coaches equipped with emergency exit windows fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the emergency exit window was not marked correctly with the "dot" markings.
Risk
This does not meet the standards.
Remedy
Dealers are etching the correct marking into the glazing. Owner notification began december 1, 2003 with phased mailing dates. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 03V497000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V497000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Setra S417 visibility?

Yes. Recall 03V497000, reported on December 23, 2003, covers about 97 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V497000?

Dealers are etching the correct marking into the glazing. Owner notification began december 1, 2003 with phased mailing dates. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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