2009 SETRA S417 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 SETRA S417 has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety compliance, electrical system faults, and structural component durability due to the recall data. There are no recorded complaints regarding personal use or performance problems.
There are nine recalls affecting various systems including visibility, electrical wiring, structural components, and suspension parts. These recalls address federal safety standard compliance and potential safety hazards involving fire, vehicle control, and physical injury risks.
Recalls- Partition glass markings. Recall 10V625000 and 11V220000 affect 268 vehicles for missing DOT markings on partition glass behind the driver, violating federal safety glazing standards. Dealers will replace the glass free of charge.
- Electrical wiring abrasion. Recall 12V547000 covers 198 vehicles prone to ground wire chafing near the alternator, which risks short circuits and fire hazards. Wiring will be rerouted at no cost to owners by MCI.
- Battery equalizer/converter insulation. Recall 13V530000 involves 457 vehicles with epoxy potting compounds that become electrically conductive after heat exposure, increasing fire risk. Sure Power will replace defective units free of charge.
- Engine compartment hinge. Recall 21V469000 affects 530 vehicles with engine flap hinges that may crack and detach, creating road hazards. Dealers will install restraining tethers at no charge.
- Doorway anti-pinch strip. Recall 18V106000 includes 429 vehicles where the entry door’s anti-entrapment strip may fail, increasing pinch injury risk. Dealers will retrofit bridging cables to prevent strip deactivation.
- Front suspension control arm. Recall 16V142000 covers 7 vehicles with lower control arms that may crack and separate, risking loss of control. Dealers will replace the control arms free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Legal counsel may provide guidance on protection and remedies available under relevant statutes.
2009 SETRA S417 Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
1889
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 SETRA S417
530 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
Risk: A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.
2009 SETRA S417
429 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
Risk: If the doorway strip does not function properly, there is an increased risk of a pinch injury.
2009 SETRA S417
7 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 S417 coaches manufactured March 1, 2005, to February 28, 2009, that had service part lower control arm(s) installed. The hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.
Risk: Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 SETRA S417
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.
2009 SETRA S417
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.
2009 SETRA S417
171 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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.
Risk: COMPLIANCE TO FMVSS 205 IS REQUIRED FOR ANY AND ALL VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES TO ASSURE MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
2009 SETRA S417
97 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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.
Risk: COMPLIANCE TO FMVSS 205 IS REQUIRED FOR ANY AND ALL VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES TO ASSURE MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
Complaints
No complaints found.