2013 Setra S407 CC Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/rampReported April 18, 2024 · 79 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Setra S417 TC and 2012-2016 Setra S 407 CC vehicles equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Daimler Coaches will replace the TWS kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches at 1‑416‑624‑3558. Daimler Coaches number for this recall is 86.20U24286A.

Recall number 24V277000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported June 25, 2014 · 306 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to April 2014, and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to March 2014. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
Risk: An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Remedy: Setra will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control unit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014. Owners may call Setra customer service at 1‑866‑624‑2622. Setra's number for this recall is 82.10M08198C. This recall supersedes the federal safety agency Recall No. 13V‑465 and Setra has expanded the original population to include an additional 63 motorcoaches.

Recall number 14V369000 · Recall details

Exterior lightingReported September 25, 2013 · 243 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
Risk: An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Remedy: Motor Coach Industries, the designated importer, will notify owners and replace the control unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Motor Coach Industries at 1‑800‑323‑1290. Setra's recall number is 82.10M08198A.

Recall number 13V465000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported November 23, 2012 · 198 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 S417, S417TC, and S407CC motorcoaches, manufactured from May 2009 through June 2012. An incorrect routing of the ground wire near the alternator may lead to the chaffing and abrasion of the wire.
Risk: A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Setra's designated importer, Motor Coach Industries (MCI), will be conducting this recall. MCI will notify owners and will reroute the wiring free of charge. The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact Motor Coach Industries at 1‑502‑318‑3077.

Recall number 12V547000 · Recall details

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Is the 2013 Setra S407 CC reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2013 Setra S407 CC have?

4 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, electrical system and exterior lighting.

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