SETRA S417 2007: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V142000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SETRA | S417 | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-03-28 | 2016-03-08 | 2016-03-08 |
Production Dates: 2005-03-01 - 2009-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Coaches North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 33.10U10124B
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Setra of North America "Setra" is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 S417 coaches manufactured March 1, 2005, to February 28, 2009, that had service part lower control arm"s" installed. The hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.
Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
MCI, the sales agent for these vehicles, notified owners verbally, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's number for this recall is 33.10U10124B.
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.
