SETRA S417 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V547000

Make Model Year
SETRA S417 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-14 2012-11-23 2012-11-27

Production Dates: 2002-09-01 - 2009-12-31

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.