The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V327000·Announced 2013-07-24

Setra Recalls 2013 S417TC Buses Due to Rear Axle Bolt Issue

Setra is recalling 2013 S417TC buses because a rear axle bolted joint could loosen, potentially reducing steering control and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle assembly) that could reduce steering control and increase crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Setra of North America is recalling certain model year 2013 S417TC buses manufactured in April and May 2013. The recall addresses a defect in the rear axle assembly where the bolted joint at the lower control arm could loosen due to a change in the manufacturing tightening method.

If the control arm loosens, it could reduce the driver's ability to control the direction of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), the designated importer, will notify customers and retorque the bolted connection at no cost. The recall began on September 4, 2013. Owners may contact MCI at 1-866-624-2622 or Setra Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947.

The recalled product

Product
SETRA S417 TC
Brand
SETRA
Manufacturer
Setra of North America
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
3

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • S417 TC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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