Recall 04V091000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2003-2004 SETRA S417

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RECALL This recall affects up to 117 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 04V091000
Manufacturer SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles Affected 117
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CONTROLS FOR THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL, HEATING/AIR-CONDITIONING FAN, AND WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM HAS ONLY ONE LEVEL OF BRIGHTNESS AND IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE CORRECT BRIGHTNESS SHOULD PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF BRIGHTNESS AND BE ADJUSTABLE.

Safety Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING A NIGHT-TIME SITUATION THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER NOT TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

SETRA TECHNICIANS WILL GO TO CUSTOMER LOCATIONS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL SWITCH. THIS RECALL BEGAN APRIL 6, 2004, WITH PHASED COMPLETION DATES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.

Related Recalls for SETRA

Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
24V277000 2013 SETRA S407 CC EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP 79
21V469000 2017 SETRA S407 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 530
20V406000 2019 SETRA S417 TC ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 64
20V394000 2018 SETRA S407 CC STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 58
20V190000 2020 SETRA S417 TC STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 63
18V327000 2018 SETRA S417 TC STEERING 8
18V106000 2010 SETRA S417 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 429
17V329000 2017 SETRA S407 CC STRUCTURE 5
16V142000 2005 SETRA S417 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM 7
16V022000 2012 SETRA S407 CC SEATS 91
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