2012 SETRA S407 CC Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 SETRA S407 CC has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system malfunctions and safety equipment defects according to recall data.
There are eight recalls affecting various critical systems including electrical wiring, lighting control units, battery isolators, wheelchair lift warning systems, and driver seat assemblies. These recalls highlight risks of fire hazards and safety restraint failures.
Recalls- Alternator ground wire. Recall 12V547000 affects 198 vehicles produced between May 2009 and June 2012 with incorrect ground wire routing that can cause chafing and abrasion. A damaged wire may short circuit and potentially start a fire. The fix involves rerouting the wiring free of charge by Motor Coach Industries.
- Lighting control unit overload. Recall 13V465000 involves 243 motorcoaches from model years 2011-2014 for the S417 TC and 2012-2014 for the S407 CC. Electrical overload in the control unit may cause short circuits or fires. The control unit will be replaced at no cost by MCI.
- Battery equalizers/converters. Recall 13V530000 covers 457 coaches with Sure Power devices using a potting compound that can become electrically conductive after heat exposure, increasing fire risk through melting or burning. Sure Power will replace the components for free.
- Expanded lighting control recall. Recall 14V369000 supersedes 13V465000 and adds 63 motorcoaches. It covers the same electrical overload risk in lighting control units and requires free replacement by dealers.
- Wheelchair lift warning system. Recall 24V277000 affects 79 vehicles equipped with Ricon lifts where threshold warning beacons may be too dim, risking injury to wheelchair users. Daimler Coaches will replace the warning kits free of charge.
- Driver seat J-Brackets. Recall 16V022000 includes 91 buses with Recaro Ergo-M driver seats that may have missing welds on J-Brackets. This defect risks seatbelt anchorage separation causing inadequate restraint during crashes. Inspections and repairs are performed at no cost.
Owners coping with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving fire risks or safety components may have protections under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could provide guidance on rights related to these defects.
2012 SETRA S407 CC Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
1374
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 SETRA S407 CC
79 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Setra S417 TC and 2012-2016 Setra S 407 CC vehicles equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
2012 SETRA S407 CC
91 vehicles affected
SEATS
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S417TC buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to October 3, 2011, and 2012 Setra S407CC buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to July 4, 2011, and equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Risk: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
2012 SETRA S407 CC
306 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to April 2014, and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to March 2014. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
Risk: An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
2012 SETRA S407 CC
457 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
2012 SETRA S407 CC
243 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
Risk: An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
2012 SETRA S407 CC
198 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 S417, S417TC, and S407CC motorcoaches, manufactured from May 2009 through June 2012. An incorrect routing of the ground wire near the alternator may lead to the chaffing and abrasion of the wire.
Risk: A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.