Setra S407 recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Setra S407, covering 1,276 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Setra S407 recalls by model year
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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 · Recall details
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1‑416‑624‑3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is TI#: 75.00U21166A. This recall supersedes previous recall number 20V394.
Recall number 21V469000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling one model year 2012 S407 motorcoach manufactured August 1, 2011. The affected motorcoach may have had its intermediate steering shaft replaced with an undersized intermediate steering shaft.
- Risk
- Under heavy steering load, the telescopic intermediate steering shaft may separate, resulting in a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Setra has notified the one vehicle owner and replaced the affected intermediate shaft, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1‑866‑624‑2622.
Recall number 14V723000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Setra Luxury Coaches (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Setra S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured between May 2009 and March 2013 and model year 2012 and 2013 S407 motorcoaches manufactured between August 2010 and March 2013. Moisture can enter the remote diagnostic electrical connections socket in the engine compartment causing corrosion in the socket.
- Risk
- Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Setra will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcoaches free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Setra Customer Service at 1‑800‑241‑2947 for more information. Setra's recall campaign number is 54.18U08765A.
Recall number 13V190000 · Recall details
Questions about the Setra S407 recalls
How do I check if my Setra S407 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Setra S407 have?
4, covering electrical system, structure and steering.
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