SETRA S407 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V469000

Make Model Year
SETRA S407 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-13 2021-06-23 2021-06-24

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

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Coaches North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: TI #: 75.00U21166A

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 530

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Coaches North America "Daimler Coaches" is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle.

Consequence

A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is TI": 75.00U21166A.

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.nhtsa.gov.