2004-2006 Setra S417 recall: control arm

Setra Of North America reported this safety recall on June 13, 2006. It covers about 84 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 84
reported: Jun 13, 2006
owners notified: Jun 26, 2006
related complaints: 1

Suspension: front: control arm

What is wrong: On certain motor coaches, the transverse control arm of the front axle might break as a result of extreme pressure (e.g., during a sudden application of the brakes at the final stage of the stop).
Risk: This condition could result in a loss of steering control, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Setra technical representatives will contact the customer to set up an appointment to test the transverse control arm and, if necessary, will replace the transverse control arm free of charge. The recall began on june 26, 2006. Owners may contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 06V207000

Affected vehicles

Setra S417 2004, 2006 2004 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.

2004 Setra S417 2006 Setra S417

Questions about recall 06V207000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Setra S417 control arm?

Yes. Recall 06V207000, reported on June 13, 2006, covers about 84 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V207000?

Setra technical representatives will contact the customer to set up an appointment to test the transverse control arm and, if necessary, will replace the transverse control arm free of charge. The recall began on june 26, 2006. Owners may 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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