2001 SETRA S217 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 SETRA S217
The 2001 SETRA S217 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 SETRA S217
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 SETRA S217, potentially affecting up to 755 vehicles.
Recall 09V044000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 490 vehicles affected
Defect: SETRA IS RECALLING 490 MY 1984-2001 S215, MY 1994-2002 S217 AND MY 2003-2009 S417 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH EMERGENCY EXITS. THESE MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." WHEN A RELEASE MECHANISM IS NOT LOCATED WITHIN AN OCCUPANT SPACE OF AN ADJACENT SEAT,...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, WITHOUT THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS A PASSENGER MAY NOT KNOW HOW TO UNLATCH AND OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEND LABELS WITH A SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS EXPLAINING THE LOCATION OF THE LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.
View full details →Recall 08V219000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| 265 vehicles affected
Defect: SETRA IS RECALLING 265 MY 1994-2002 S217 HDH MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO THE RESULT FROM HIGH LOAD ON THE VEHICLES, THE WHEEL HUB AT THE FRONT AXLE COULD BECOME DAMAGED, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
Consequence: THE FLANGE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND THEN COMPLETELY BECOME LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE WHEEL HUB WITH A REINFORCED WHEEL HUB FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 SETRA S217
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 SETRA S217. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 SETRA S217 BUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE REAR PASSENGER AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE TAG TIRE WENT UNDERNEATH THE BUS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 418,680. JS UPDATED 2/26/10 *CN THE AXLE BROKE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. UPDATED 10/04/10
Safety Rating for the 2001 SETRA S217
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 SETRA S217 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 SETRA S217
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 SETRA S217
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SETRA S217
- 1996 SETRA S217 — 1 complaint
- 1997 SETRA S217 — 0 complaints
- 1998 SETRA S217 — 0 complaints
- 1999 SETRA S217 — 0 complaints
- 2000 SETRA S217 — 0 complaints
- 2001 SETRA S217 (current)
- 2002 SETRA S217 — 0 complaints
Other SETRA Models
- SETRA S417 — 2 total complaints
- SETRA S 407 — 0 total complaints
- SETRA S215 — 0 total complaints
- SETRA S407 — 0 total complaints
- SETRA S407 CC — 0 total complaints
- SETRA S417 TC — 0 total complaints