Setra recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2012 S407 CC, 2007-2010 S417, and 2011-2013 S417 TC coaches equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
What could happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact MCI at 1-866-624-2622 or Setra Customer Service Line at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's recall number is 54.10U09052A.
Vehicles covered
- Setra S407 Cc 2012
- Setra S417 2007–2010
- Setra S417 Tc 2011–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V530000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Setra Of North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 29, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 19, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 457
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2010 to Nov 30, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- 54.10U09052A
Notes
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.