2013 SETRA S417 TC
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2013 SETRA S417 TC Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
1520
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 SETRA S417 TC
3 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR
Setra Luxury Coaches is recalling certain model year 2013 S417TC buses manufactured in April and May 2013. The bolted joint at the lower control arm in the rear axle could loosen due to a change in the manufacturing tightening method.
Risk: If the control arm loosens, it could reduce the driver's ability to control the direction of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 SETRA S417 TC
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.
2013 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.