Setra recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 S417 coaches manufactured March 1, 2005, to February 28, 2009, that had service part lower control arm(s) installed. The hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.
What could happen
Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MCI, the sales agent for these vehicles, notified owners verbally, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's number for this recall is 33.10U10124B.
Vehicles covered
- Setra S417 2005–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V142000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Setra Of North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 8, 2016
- Owners notified
- Mar 28, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2005 to Feb 28, 2009
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
- Maker's own recall number
- 33.10U10124B
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: Electrical system Mar 23, 2026
- Setra recall: Structure Jun 23, 2021
- Setra recall: Structure Feb 14, 2018
- Setra recall: Electrical system Oct 29, 2013
- Setra recall: Electrical system Nov 23, 2012
- Setra recall: Visibility Apr 6, 2011
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.