Setra recall: Structure
What is wrong
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle.
What could happen
A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is TI#: 75.00U21166A. This recall supersedes previous recall number 20V394.
Vehicles covered
- Setra S407 2012–2019
- Setra S417 2009–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V469000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Coaches North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 23, 2021
- Owners notified
- Aug 13, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 530
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
- Maker's own recall number
- TI #: 75.00U21166A
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Setra recall: Electrical system Mar 23, 2026
- Setra recall: Steering Nov 12, 2014
- Setra recall: Electrical system Apr 25, 2013
- Setra recall: Structure Feb 14, 2018
- Setra recall: Suspension Mar 8, 2016
- Setra recall: Electrical system Oct 29, 2013
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.