6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2012-11-27
Description
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.
Consequence
A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Setra's recall campaign number is 15.40u08377a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2012-11-27
Description
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.
Consequence
A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Setra's recall campaign number is 15.40u08377a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2013-10-22
Description
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.
Consequence
An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2013-10-22
Description
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.
Consequence
An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2014-06-26
Description
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.
Consequence
An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
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 nhtsa recall no. 13v-465 and setra has expanded the original population to include an additional 63 motorcoaches.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2024-04-18
Description
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.
Consequence
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Daimler coaches will replace the tws kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 7, 2024. Owners may contact daimler coaches at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler coaches number for this recall is 86.20u24286a.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.