Recall 13V190000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Report Date
20130425
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 SETRA S417 TC
2012 SETRA S407
2012 SETRA S417 TC
2013 SETRA S407
2013 SETRA S417 TC

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.