Setra recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 S417, S417TC, and S407CC motorcoaches, manufactured from May 2009 through June 2012. An incorrect routing of the ground wire near the alternator may lead to the chaffing and abrasion of the wire.
What could happen
A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
Setra's designated importer, Motor Coach Industries (MCI), will be conducting this recall. MCI will notify owners and will reroute the wiring free of charge. The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-502-318-3077.
Vehicles covered
- Setra S407 Cc 2012–2013
- Setra S417 2009
- Setra S417 Tc 2011–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V547000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Setra Of North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 23, 2012
- Owners notified
- Dec 14, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 198
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring; Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- 15.40U08377A
Notes
Setra's recall campaign number is 15.40U08377A.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Setra recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Apr 18, 2024
- Setra recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Jul 14, 2020
- Setra recall: Structure Jul 3, 2020
- Setra recall: Steering May 17, 2018
- Setra recall: Structure May 19, 2017
- Setra recall: Seats Jan 20, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.