The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V723000·Announced 2014-11-12

Setra Recalls One 2012 S407 Motorcoach for Steering Shaft Defect

Setra is recalling one 2012 S407 motorcoach because an undersized steering shaft may separate under heavy load, causing loss of steering.

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 structural vehicle defect (steering shaft separation) that results in loss of steering and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Setra of North America is recalling one model year 2012 S407 motorcoach manufactured on August 1, 2011. The recall addresses a potential defect where the intermediate steering shaft may have been replaced with an undersized component.

Under heavy steering load, the telescopic intermediate steering shaft may separate. This separation results in a loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 7, 2014.

Setra has notified the one vehicle owner and has already replaced the affected intermediate shaft free of charge. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-866-624-2622 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SETRA S407
Brand
SETRA
Manufacturer
Setra of North America
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • S407

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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