The worst 2016 Setra S417 TC problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Setra S417 TC 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This TI is a general TI for the correct procedure in case of an extraordinary occurrence in the field and...
- To confirm with a unique State of New Jersey requirement for the kneeling function of motor-coaches, Setra...
- The position of the diagnostic connector does not conform to the CARB requirements.
- Policy on use of independent services, service providers or external suppliers within defect liability...
- Revision to battery testing inspection with Midtronics battery tester.
- Replacing the securing clamps for the air charge hoses
- Conduct in the event of an extraordinary occurrences in the field
- Replacing the securing clamps for the air charge hoses.
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Questions about the 2016 Setra S417 TC
Is the 2016 Setra S417 TC reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Setra S417 TC.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Setra S417 TC?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2016 Setra S417 TC have?
1 recall, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.
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