SETRA S417 TC 2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V547000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SETRA | S417 TC | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-12-14 | 2012-11-23 | 2012-11-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Coaches North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15.40U08377A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 198
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 S417, S417TC, and S407CC motorcoaches, manufactured from May 2009 through June 2012. An incorrect routing of the ground wire near the alternator may lead to the chaffing and abrasion of the wire.
A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
Setra's designated importer, Motor Coach Industries "MCI", will be conducting this recall. MCI will notify owners and will reroute the wiring free of charge. The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-502-318-3077.
Setra's recall campaign number is 15.40U08377A.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.
