The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V547000·Announced 2012-11-23

Setra Recalls 2009-2013 Motorcoaches Due to Wiring Fire Risk

Setra is recalling 198 model year 2009-2013 S417, S417TC, and S407CC motorcoaches because a ground wire may chafe and cause a short circuit or vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle fire hazard, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Setra of North America is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 S417, S417TC, and S407CC motorcoaches. The vehicles were manufactured between May 2009 and June 2012. The recall covers 198 units.

The defect involves an incorrect routing of the ground wire near the alternator. This routing may lead to the chaffing and abrasion of the wire. A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.

Setra's designated importer, Motor Coach Industries (MCI), will conduct the recall. MCI will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SETRA S407 CC, S417, S417 TC
Brand
SETRA
Manufacturer
SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
198

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • S407 CC
  • S417
  • S417 TC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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