The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V369000·Announced 2014-06-25

Setra Recalls 2011-2014 Motorcoaches Due to Electrical Overload Risk

Setra is recalling 306 motorcoaches because an electrical overload in the light control unit may 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 electrical defect that may result in a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects classified as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Setra of North America is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured between August 2010 and April 2014, and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches manufactured between August 2010 and March 2014. The recall involves a total of 306 vehicles.

The defect involves a potential electrical overload in the control unit of the lights. This condition may result in a short circuit or a vehicle fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Setra will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control unit free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-866-624-2622. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recall No. 13V-465 and includes an additional 63 motorcoaches.

The recalled product

Product
SETRA S407 CC, S417 TC
Brand
SETRA
Manufacturer
Setra of North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
306

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 (2)

  • S407 CC
  • S417 TC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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