Setra S417 2005
Model S417 made in 2005 by Setra got 1 consumer complain as well as 7 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2005
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
07V193000 | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | from 09/01/2002 to 02/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 482 | 05/18/2007 | MFR | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | 05/04/2007 | 05/04/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
07V198000 | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | from 09/01/2002 to 03/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 507 | 05/18/2007 | MFR | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | 05/08/2007 | 05/08/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could lead to a short circuit and possibly a subsequent fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
06V233000 | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | from 03/01/2003 to 05/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 335 | ODI | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | 06/29/2006 | 06/29/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Reprogramming the ecm will prevent the potential of a turbocharger failure from progressing to an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
09V044000 | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | from 09/01/2002 to 12/31/2009 | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
05V229000 | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | from 09/01/2002 to 04/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 317 | 05/24/2005 | MFR | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | 05/10/2005 | 05/20/2005 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
05V228000 | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | from 09/01/2002 to 04/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 317 | 05/24/2005 | MFR | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | 05/17/2005 | 05/19/2005 | 571 | 101 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Illumination in red is required by the applicable standard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
11V220000 | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 171 | 05/02/2011 | MFR | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | 04/06/2011 | 04/06/2011 | 571 | 205 | ||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Compliance to fmvss 205 is required for any and all vehicles in the united states to assure minimum safety requirements. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall campaign is an expansion to 10v-625.owners 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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SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
08/05/2009 | 322894 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 setra s417 bus. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions. the opposing drivers informed the contact of a fire in the rear passenger wheel area. immediately, the driver pulled to the side of the road. the police and fire department were called to the scene. there were no personal injuries. the vehicle was towed to the business establishment. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. the failure was contributed to a defective wheel bearing. the control panel brain was completely destroyed. the part was ordered for the service repair. the contact had concern of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 322,894. updated 2/26/10 *cn |