Recall 20V394000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Defect in 2018-2020 SETRA S407 CC
RECALL This recall affects up to 58 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V394000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Coaches North America |
| Vehicles Affected | 58 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Daimler Coaches North America (DCNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Setra S407 and 2019-2020 S417 passenger coaches. The engine compartment flap may not have sufficient welding seams on the hinges, allowing the hinge connection to fail and the engine compartment flap to detach from the coach.
Safety Consequence
If the engine compartment flap detaches from the coach while it is in motion, it can become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DCNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment flap seam welds and, if necessary, re-weld or replace the engine compartment flap, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact DCNA customer service at 1-905-403-7807. DCNA's number for this recall is 75.00U20104A. Recall 21V469 supersedes this recall.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 14V723000 | 2012 SETRA S407 | STEERING | 1 |