The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V530000·Announced 2013-10-29

Setra Recalls Coaches Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Setra is recalling specific model year coaches because a battery component may conduct electricity and cause a 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 risk of fire due to electrical components melting and burning, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' regarding significant injury or property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Setra of North America is recalling certain model year 2012 S407 CC, 2007-2010 S417, and 2011-2013 S417 TC coaches. The recall involves 457 vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters that contain a specific epoxy sealing compound.

The specific potting compound used for insulation in these components was found to be capable of conducting electricity after exposure to heat. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, which increases the risk of a fire.

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent, will notify owners. Sure Power will replace the affected 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 at 1-800-241-2947.

The recalled product

Product
SETRA S407 CC, S417, S417 TC
Brand
SETRA
Manufacturer
Setra of North America
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
457

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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