2010 Setra S417 recalls

Defect: Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays.".

Why it matters: The driver may be distracted by switches that are too bright or by searching for switches that are too dim or not illuminated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558.

Owner notification: May 11, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Coaches North America

Defect: Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle.

Why it matters: A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is TI#: 75.00U21166A. This recall supersedes previous recall number 20V394.

Owner notification: August 13, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Coaches North America

Defect: Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain 2006-2010 S417 vehicles. The doorway strip that prevents a pinch injury from the outward swiveling entry door may not function properly.

Why it matters: If the doorway strip does not function properly, there is an increased risk of a pinch injury.

Setra will notify owners, and dealers will, retrofit a bridging cable to the door control unit that will prevent deactivation of the anti-entrapment strip, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's number for this recall is 72.4M10699A.

Owner notification: March 16, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Setra of North America

Defect: Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2012 S407 CC, 2007-2010 S417, and 2011-2013 S417 TC coaches equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Why it matters: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the 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 Line at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's recall number is 54.10U09052A.

Owner notification: December 19, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Setra of North America

Defect: Setra is recalling certain model year 2003-2010 s417 and model year 2011 s417 tc motor coaches for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the partition glass behind the driver of each affected bus does not have the necessary dot markings as specified and was not marked correctly.

Why it matters: Compliance to fmvss 205 is required for any and all vehicles in the united states to assure minimum safety requirements.

Dealers will replace the partition glass free of charge. the safety recall is expected begin during may 2011. owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

Owner notification: May 2, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 s417 and model year 2011 s417 tc motor coaches for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the partition glass behind the driver do not have the necessary dot markings as specified and was not marked correctly.

Why it matters: Compliance to fmvss 205 is required for any and all vehicles in the united states to assure minimum safety requirements.

Dealers will replace the partition glass free of charge. the safety recall began on february 22, 2011. owners may contact setra at 800-882-8054.

Owner notification: February 22, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA