Setra S417 2006

Model S417 made in 2006 by Setra got 8 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07V193000SETRA OF NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/01/2002 to 02/28/2007V (Vehicle)48205/18/2007MFRSETRA OF NORTH AMERICA05/04/200705/04/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
07V198000SETRA OF NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/01/2002 to 03/31/2007V (Vehicle)50705/18/2007MFRSETRA OF NORTH AMERICA05/08/200705/08/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis could lead to a short circuit and possibly a subsequent fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
06V233000SETRA OF NORTH AMERICAfrom 03/01/2003 to 05/31/2006V (Vehicle)335ODISETRA OF NORTH AMERICA06/29/200606/29/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryReprogramming the ecm will prevent the potential of a turbocharger failure from progressing to an engine compartment fire.
Corrective SummaryDetroit 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
09V044000SETRA OF NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/01/2002 to 12/31/2009V (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 .
PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT
05V229000SETRA OF NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/01/2002 to 04/30/2005V (Vehicle)31705/24/2005MFRSETRA OF NORTH AMERICA05/10/200505/20/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealers 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.
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.
05V228000SETRA OF NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/01/2002 to 04/30/2005V (Vehicle)31705/24/2005MFRSETRA OF NORTH AMERICA05/17/200505/19/2005571101
Defect SummaryCertain (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 SummaryIllumination in red is required by the applicable standard.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
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.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM
06V207000SETRA OF NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/01/2005 to 05/31/2006V (Vehicle)8406/26/2006MFRSETRA OF NORTH AMERICA06/13/200606/13/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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).
Consequence SummaryThis condition could result in a loss of steering control, which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummarySetra 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.
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.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
11V220000SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)17105/02/2011MFRSETRA OF NORTH AMERICA04/06/201104/06/2011571205
Defect SummarySetra 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 SummaryCompliance to fmvss 205 is required for any and all vehicles in the united states to assure minimum safety requirements.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesThis 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 .