Setra S417 2008

Model S417 made in 2008 by Setra got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, visibility.

Model 2008

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 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 .
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 .