2012 SETRA S417 TC Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 SETRA S417 TC has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system defects and safety equipment concerns. These recalls address potential fire risks, seat safety, and wheelchair lift visibility among other defects.
There are nine recalls for the 2012 SETRA S417 TC affecting various electrical and safety systems. Most recalls involve wiring and components that could cause shorts or fires. Other recalls target seat safety and wheelchair lift functionality to ensure compliance with federal standards.
Recalls- Alternator ground wire. Recall 12V547000 affects 198 vehicles. Incorrect routing of the alternator ground wire may cause chafing and abrasion leading to a short circuit and potential vehicle fire. Motor Coach Industries will reroute the wiring free of charge. The recall began December 14, 2012.
- Lighting control unit. Recall 13V465000 covers 243 vehicles. An electrical overload in the lighting control unit may cause a short circuit or fire. The control unit will be replaced at no cost. Notification began November 25, 2013.
- Diagnostic socket corrosion. Recall 13V190000 concerns 234 vehicles. Moisture entering the remote diagnostic electrical socket causes corrosion that can short circuit and lead to fire. Repairs are free and began June 21, 2013.
- Battery equalizers and converters. Recall 13V530000 affects 457 vehicles. A potting compound in battery equalizers or DC-DC converters can become electrically conductive when heated, increasing fire risk by melting and burning. Sure Power will replace affected parts free of charge. Started December 19, 2013.
- Expanded lighting control unit recall. Recall 14V369000 applies to 306 vehicles. This supersedes the 2013 lighting control unit recall, expanding the affected population and continuing to address fire risk from electrical overloads. Control units will be replaced beginning July 31, 2014.
- Wheelchair lift beacon. Recall 24V277000 involves 79 vehicles. The wheelchair lift’s threshold warning system beacon may not be bright enough, increasing injury risk to users. Daimler Coaches will replace TWS kits at no charge. Notification letters were mailed May 23, 2024.
- Driver seat J-Brackets. Recall 16V022000 covers 91 buses. Missing welds on J-Brackets may cause the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate, increasing injury risk in a crash. Inspections and free replacements began February 24, 2016.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney familiar with lemon law claims can provide guidance on next steps.
2012 SETRA S417 TC Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
1608
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 SETRA S417 TC
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 S417 TC
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 S417 TC
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 S417 TC
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 S417 TC
234 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Setra Luxury Coaches (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Setra S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured between May 2009 and March 2013 and model year 2012 and 2013 S407 motorcoaches manufactured between August 2010 and March 2013. Moisture can enter the remote diagnostic electrical connections socket in the engine compartment causing corrosion in the socket.
Risk: Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.
2012 SETRA S417 TC
243 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 S417 TC
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.