Setra recalls
32 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Setra vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- Mar 23, 2026Crash risk2012–2019 Setra S407, 2009–2020 Setra S417 — Electrical System
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
26V176000 · 511 units · Daimler Coaches North America
- Apr 18, 2024Crash risk2012–2016 Setra S407 CC, 2011–2016 Setra S417 TC — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Setra S417 TC and 2012-2016 Setra S 407 CC vehicles equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
24V277000 · 79 units · Daimler Coaches North America
- Jun 23, 2021Crash risk2012–2019 Setra S407, 2009–2020 Setra S417 — Structure
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.
21V469000 · 530 units · Daimler Coaches North America
- Jul 14, 2020Crash risk2018–2019 Setra S407 CC, 2019–2020 Setra S417 TC — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Daimler Coaches North America (DCNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Setra S407 and 2019-2020 Setra S417TC motorcoaches. These vehicles are equipped with a driver-selected Electronic Stability Control (ESC) "OFF" switch for disabling the traction control portion of ESC, allowing it to remain disabled at speeds above 20 km/h. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control."
20V406000 · 64 units · Daimler Coaches North America
- Jul 3, 2020Crash risk2018 Setra S407 CC, 2020 Setra S417 TC — Structure
Daimler Coaches North America (DCNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Setra S407 and 2019-2020 S417 passenger coaches. The engine compartment flap may not have sufficient welding seams on the hinges, allowing the hinge connection to fail and the engine compartment flap to detach from the coach.
20V394000 · 58 units · Daimler Coaches North America
- Apr 2, 2020Crash risk2017–2020 Setra S417 TC — Structure
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Setra S417TC coaches. The front entrance door support frame may not be the correct size, and, as a result, the door may open and may detach from the vehicle while the coach is moving.
20V190000 · 63 units · Daimler Coaches North America
- May 17, 2018Crash risk2017–2018 Setra S407 CC, 2017–2018 Setra S417 TC — Steering
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Setra S417 TC and S407 CC motorcoaches. The steering drop arm nut may loosen, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
18V327000 · 8 units · Setra of North America
- Feb 14, 2018Crash risk2006–2010 Setra S417 — Structure
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain 2006-2010 S417 vehicles. The doorway strip that prevents a pinch injury from the outward swiveling entry door may not function properly.
18V106000 · 429 units · Setra of North America
- May 19, 2017Crash risk2017 Setra S407 CC — Structure
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain 2017 Setra S407CC motor coaches. The vehicle's exterior covers which are bonded to powder coated frames may detach from the vehicle because the powder coating may peel off of the frame.
17V329000 · 5 units · Setra of North America
- Mar 8, 2016Crash risk2005–2009 Setra S417 — Suspension
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.
16V142000 · 7 units · Setra of North America
- Jan 20, 2016Crash risk2012 Setra S407 CC, 2011–2012 Setra S417 TC — Seats
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S417TC buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to October 3, 2011, and 2012 Setra S407CC buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to July 4, 2011, and equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
16V022000 · 91 units · Setra of North America
- Nov 12, 2014Crash risk2012 Setra S407 — Steering
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling one model year 2012 S407 motorcoach manufactured August 1, 2011. The affected motorcoach may have had its intermediate steering shaft replaced with an undersized intermediate steering shaft.
14V723000 · 1 unit · Setra of North America
- Jun 25, 2014Fire risk2012–2014 Setra S407 CC, 2011–2014 Setra S417 TC — Electrical System
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to April 2014, and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to March 2014. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
14V369000 · 306 units · Setra of North America
- Oct 29, 2013Fire risk2012 Setra S407 CC, 2007–2010 Setra S417, 2011–2013 Setra S417 TC — Electrical System
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2012 S407 CC, 2007-2010 S417, and 2011-2013 S417 TC coaches equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
13V530000 · 457 units · Setra of North America
- Sep 25, 2013Fire risk2012–2014 Setra S407 CC, 2011–2014 Setra S417 TC — Electrical System
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
13V465000 · 243 units · Setra of North America
- Jul 24, 2013Crash risk2013 Setra S417 TC — Power Train
Setra Luxury Coaches is recalling certain model year 2013 S417TC buses manufactured in April and May 2013. The bolted joint at the lower control arm in the rear axle could loosen due to a change in the manufacturing tightening method.
13V327000 · 3 units · Setra of North America
- Apr 25, 2013Fire risk2012–2013 Setra S407, 2011–2013 Setra S417 TC — Electrical System
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.
13V190000 · 234 units · Setra of North America
- Nov 23, 2012Fire risk2012–2013 Setra S407 CC, 2009 Setra S417, 2011–2013 Setra S417 TC — Electrical System
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.
12V547000 · 198 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Apr 6, 2011Safety2003–2010 Setra S417, 2011 Setra S417 TC — Visibility
SETRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2010 S417 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 S417 TC MOTOR COACHES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS." THE PARTITION GLASS BEHIND THE DRIVER OF EACH AFFECTED BUS DOES NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY DOT MARKINGS AS SPECIFIED AND WAS NOT MARKED CORRECTLY.
11V220000 · 171 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Dec 13, 2010Safety2009–2010 Setra S417, 2011 Setra S417 TC — Visibility
SETRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 S417 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 S417 TC MOTOR COACHES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS." THE PARTITION GLASS BEHIND THE DRIVER DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY DOT MARKINGS AS SPECIFIED AND WAS NOT MARKED CORRECTLY.
10V625000 · 97 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Feb 4, 2009Crash risk1984–2001 Setra S215, 1994–2002 Setra S217, 2003–2009 Setra S417 — Equipment
SETRA IS RECALLING 490 MY 1984-2001 S215, MY 1994-2002 S217 AND MY 2003-2009 S417 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH EMERGENCY EXITS. THESE MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." WHEN A RELEASE MECHANISM IS NOT LOCATED WITHIN AN OCCUPANT SPACE OF AN ADJACENT SEAT, A LABEL MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF S5.5.2 THAT INDICATES THE LOCATION OF THE NEAREST RELEASE MECHANISM SHALL BE PLACED WITHIN THE OCCUPANT SPACE. EXAMPLE: "EMERGENCY EXIT INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED NEXT TO SEAT AHEAD" THESE LABELS ARE NOT INSTALLED IN THE MOTOR COACHES MENTIONED IN THE EXAMPLE ABOVE.
09V044000 · 490 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 15, 2008Crash risk1994–2002 Setra S217 — Power Train
SETRA IS RECALLING 265 MY 1994-2002 S217 HDH MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO THE RESULT FROM HIGH LOAD ON THE VEHICLES, THE WHEEL HUB AT THE FRONT AXLE COULD BECOME DAMAGED, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
08V219000 · 265 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 8, 2007Fire risk2003–2007 Setra S417 — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR TOILET WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. AS A RESULT, RUBBING CAN OCCUR ON THE OUTSIDE WIRE INSULATION CAUSING THE INSULATION TO WEAR AWAY AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE SUBSEQUENT ARCING.
07V198000 · 507 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 4, 2007Fire risk2003–2007 Setra S417 — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE ELECTRICAL WIRE PREPARATION FOR THE CONTROL OF SOLAR ROOF HATCHES WAS NOT CARRIED OUT PROPERLY. THIS WIRING MAY CONTAIN OPEN ENERGIZED WIRE ENDS LOCATED IN THE HARNESS.
07V193000 · 482 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 29, 2006Fire risk2003–2006 Setra S417 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES C-60 ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WILL REQUIRE TO BE REPROGRAMMED TO CURRENT MAINFRAME CALIBRATIONS.
06V233000 · 335 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 13, 2006Crash risk2004–2006 Setra S417 — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM OF THE FRONT AXLE MIGHT BREAK AS A RESULT OF EXTREME PRESSURE (E.G., DURING A SUDDEN APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AT THE FINAL STAGE OF THE STOP).
06V207000 · 84 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 17, 2005Safety2003–2006 Setra S417 — Parking Brake
CERTAIN (36-58 PASSENGER) MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES IN GREEN AND NOT RED, WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED.
05V228000 · 317 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 10, 2005Crash risk2003–2006 Setra S417 — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN 36-58 PASSENGER MOTOR COACHES, THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD MAY ILLUMINATE IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES EVEN THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED.
05V229000 · 317 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 6, 2004Fire risk2003–2004 Evobus S417, 2003–2004 Setra S417 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, UNDER SOME CONDITIONS, CRACKS AND FISSURES CAN FORM ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE TANKS' SIDE WALLS, LEADING TO FUEL LEAKAGE.
04V219000 · 71 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Feb 20, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Setra S417 — Electrical System
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CONTROLS FOR THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL, HEATING/AIR-CONDITIONING FAN, AND WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM HAS ONLY ONE LEVEL OF BRIGHTNESS AND IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE CORRECT BRIGHTNESS SHOULD PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF BRIGHTNESS AND BE ADJUSTABLE.
04V091000 · 117 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Jan 6, 2004Fire risk2003 Setra S417 — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, INCORRECT 7.5 AMP FUSES WERE INSTALLED IN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) CIRCUIT. THE CORRECT FUSE IS 25 AMP.
04V017000 · 102 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Dec 23, 2003Safety2003 Setra S417 — Visibility
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS." THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW WAS NOT MARKED CORRECTLY WITH THE "DOT" MARKINGS.
03V497000 · 97 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA