Recall 16V142000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Defect in 2005-2009 SETRA S417
RECALL This recall affects up to 7 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V142000 |
| Manufacturer | Setra of North America |
| Vehicles Affected | 7 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI, the sales agent for these vehicles, notified owners verbally, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's number for this recall is 33.10U10124B.
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 | |
| 16V022000 | 2012 SETRA S407 CC | SEATS | 91 | |
| 14V723000 | 2012 SETRA S407 | STEERING | 1 |