Setra S217 1994

Model S217 made in 1994 by Setra got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, power train.

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
09V044000SETRA OF NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/01/1994 to 04/30/2001V (Vehicle)49006/01/2009MFRSETRA OF NORTH AMERICA02/04/200902/04/2009571217
Defect SummarySetra 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.
Consequence SummaryIn 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
08V219000SETRA OF NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/01/1994 to 12/31/2002V (Vehicle)26512/23/2008MFRSETRA OF NORTH AMERICA05/15/200805/15/2008
Defect SummarySetra is recalling 265 my 1994-2002 s217 hdh motor coaches. due to the result from high load on the vehicles, the wheel hub at the front axle could become damaged, fatigue and fracture.
Consequence SummaryThe flange may separate from the wheel and then completely become loose from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will change the wheel hub with a reinforced wheel hub free of charge. the recall began on decemeber 23, 2008. owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.