2009-2020 Setra S407 and Setra S417 recall: switches/knobs/buttons
Daimler Coaches North America reported this safety recall on March 23, 2026. It covers about 511 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 511
- reported
- Mar 23, 2026
- owners notified
- May 11, 2026
Electrical system: wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
- What is wrong
- Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Risk
- The driver may be distracted by switches that are too bright or by searching for switches that are too dim or not illuminated, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1‑416‑624‑3558.
Recall number 26V176000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 26V176000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2020 Setra S407 and Setra S417 switches/knobs/buttons?
Yes. Recall 26V176000, reported on March 23, 2026, covers about 511 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V176000?
Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1‑416‑624‑3558.
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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