SETRA S407 2012: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V723000

Make Model Year
SETRA S407 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-08 2014-11-12 2014-11-12

Production Dates: 2011-08-01 - 2011-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Coaches North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N/A

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Setra of North America "Setra" is recalling one model year 2012 S407 motorcoach manufactured August 1, 2011. The affected motorcoach may have had its intermediate steering shaft replaced with an undersized intermediate steering shaft.

Consequence

Under heavy steering load, the telescopic intermediate steering shaft may separate, resulting in a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Setra has notified the one vehicle owner and replaced the affected intermediate shaft, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-866-624-2622.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.