Recall 13V530000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2007-2013 SETRA S407 CC
RECALL This recall affects up to 457 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V530000 |
| Manufacturer | Setra of North America |
| Vehicles Affected | 457 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact MCI at 1-866-624-2622 or Setra Customer Service Line at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's recall number is 54.10U09052A.
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 |