SETRA S407 2012: STEERING
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
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.
Under heavy steering load, the telescopic intermediate steering shaft may separate, resulting in a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
