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