Setra S217 2001
Model S217 made in 2001 by Setra got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and power train.
Model 2001
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
09V044000 | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | from 01/01/1994 to 04/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 490 | 06/01/2009 | MFR | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | 02/04/2009 | 02/04/2009 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
08V219000 | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | from 01/01/1994 to 12/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 265 | 12/23/2008 | MFR | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | 05/15/2008 | 05/15/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Setra 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 Summary | The flange may separate from the wheel and then completely become loose from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
12/19/2009 | 418680 | ||
Tl* the contact owns 2001 setra s217 bus. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions; there was an excessive vibration. the driver pulled over to the side of the road. the rear passenger axle broke in half. the tag tire went underneath the bus. the vehicle was towed to the business establishment. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the contact had concern of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 418,680. js updated 2/26/10 *cn |