SETRA S417TC 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Make : SETRA Model : S417TC Year : 2013
Build Dates : 2009-05-01 - 2013-03-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V190000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-06-21 Date Received by ODI: 2013-04-25 Date Added to Database: 2013-05-13
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Coaches North America
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 54.18U08765A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 234
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.