Setra S417 recalls

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

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

What is wrong

Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain 2006-2010 S417 vehicles. The doorway strip that prevents a pinch injury from the outward swiveling entry door may not function properly.

Risk

If the doorway strip does not function properly, there is an increased risk of a pinch injury.

Remedy

Setra will notify owners, and dealers will, retrofit a bridging cable to the door control unit that will prevent deactivation of the anti-entrapment strip, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947. Setra's number for this recall is 72.4M10699A.

Recall number 18V106000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 S417 coaches manufactured March 1, 2005, to February 28, 2009, that had service part lower control arm(s) installed. The hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.

Risk

Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI, the sales agent for these vehicles, notified owners verbally, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947. Setra's number for this recall is 33.10U10124B.

Recall number 16V142000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2012 S407 CC, 2007-2010 S417, and 2011-2013 S417 TC coaches equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Risk

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact MCI at 1‑866‑624‑2622 or Setra Customer Service Line at 1‑800‑241‑2947. Setra's recall number is 54.10U09052A.

Recall number 13V530000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

Setra is recalling certain model year 2003-2010 s417 and model year 2011 s417 tc motor coaches for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the partition glass behind the driver of each affected bus does not have the necessary dot markings as specified and was not marked correctly.

Risk

Compliance to fmvss 205 is required for any and all vehicles in the united states to assure minimum safety requirements.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the partition glass free of charge. The safety recall is expected begin during may 2011. Owners may contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 11V220000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 s417 and model year 2011 s417 tc motor coaches for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the partition glass behind the driver do not have the necessary dot markings as specified and was not marked correctly.

Risk

Compliance to fmvss 205 is required for any and all vehicles in the united states to assure minimum safety requirements.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the partition glass free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2011. Owners may contact setra at 800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 10V625000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Setra is recalling 490 my 1984-2001 s215, my 1994-2002 s217 and my 2003-2009 s417 motor coaches equipped with emergency exits. These motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." when a release mechanism is not located within an occupant space of an adjacent seat, a label meeting the requirements of s5.5.2 that indicates the location of the nearest release mechanism shall be placed within the occupant space. Example: "emergency exit instructions located next to seat ahead" these labels are not installed in the motor coaches mentioned in the example above.

Risk

In the event of a crash, without the correct instructions a passenger may not know how to unlatch and open the emergency exit increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will send labels with a service instructions explaining the location of the labels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 09V044000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches, the electrical wiring harness located behind the rear toilet was not properly installed. As a result, rubbing can occur on the outside wire insulation causing the insulation to wear away and eventually cause subsequent arcing.

Risk

This could lead to a short circuit and possibly a subsequent fire.

Remedy

Dealers will check the wiring harness routing and will change the damaged wires. In addition the wiring harness will be relocated in such a way as to prevent rubbing. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 07V198000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches, the electrical wire preparation for the control of solar roof hatches was not carried out properly. This wiring may contain open energized wire ends located in the harness.

Risk

If the open wire ends come into contact with parts of the frame, it may be possible for a short circuit to occur and then a subsequent fire.

Remedy

Dealers will send out technicians to disconnect the power to the wires and reroute the wires properly free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 07V193000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series c-60 engines, the electronic control module (ECM) will require to be reprogrammed to current mainframe calibrations.

Risk

Reprogramming the ECM will prevent the potential of a turbocharger failure from progressing to an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will reprogram the ECM to current mainframe calibrations free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313‑592‑3708 or setra at 905‑403‑7807.

Recall number 06V233000 · Recall details

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 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain (36-58 passenger) motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." the parking brake indicator lamp illuminates in green and not red, when the parking brake is engaged.

Risk

Illumination in red is required by the applicable standard.

Remedy

Dealers will install appropriate software to change the color of the parking brake indicator lamp from green to red free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2005. Owners may contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 05V228000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain 36-58 passenger motor coaches, the parking brake indicator light on the dashboard may illuminate in limited circumstances even though the parking brake is not engaged.

Risk

The driver may misinterpret the signal and wrongly assume the parking brake is engaged. The vehicle could roll unaware, which could result in a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the parking brake pressure switch free of charge. The recall on may 24, 2005. Owners may contract setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 05V229000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches, under some conditions, cracks and fissures can form on the lower sections of the tanks' side walls, leading to fuel leakage.

Risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of a ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tanks. Owner notification began on may 28, 2004. Owners should contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 04V219000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." the illumination of the controls for the hazard warning signal, heating/air-conditioning fan, and windshield defrosting and defogging system has only one level of brightness and is not adjustable. The correct brightness should provide at least two levels of brightness and be adjustable.

Risk

If this were to occur during a night-time situation this could cause the driver not to be able to see the controls and displays and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Setra technicians will go to customer locations and replace the control switch. This recall began april 6, 2004, with phased completion dates. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 04V091000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches, incorrect 7.5 amp fuses were installed in the antilock brake (ABS) circuit. The correct fuse is 25 amp.

Risk

The fuse may burn out and render the ABS inoperative. This could cause the wheels to lock resulting in skidding and loss of control of the vehicle, increasking the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace fuses. Owner notification began during december 2003 with phased mailing dates. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 04V017000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain motor coaches equipped with emergency exit windows fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the emergency exit window was not marked correctly with the "dot" markings.

Risk

This does not meet the standards.

Remedy

Dealers are etching the correct marking into the glazing. Owner notification began december 1, 2003 with phased mailing dates. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1‑800‑882‑8054.

Recall number 03V497000 · Recall details