SETRA S407 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V190000

Make Model Year
SETRA S407 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-21 2013-04-25 2013-05-13

Production Dates: 2009-05-01 - 2013-03-31

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Coaches North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 54.18U08765A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 234

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Setra Luxury Coaches "Setra" is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Setra S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured between May 2009 and March 2013 and model year 2012 and 2013 S407 motorcoaches manufactured between August 2010 and March 2013. Moisture can enter the remote diagnostic electrical connections socket in the engine compartment causing corrosion in the socket.

Consequence

Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy

Setra will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcoaches free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Setra Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. Setra's recall campaign number is 54.18U08765A.

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.