Recall 24V277000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Daimler Coaches will replace the TWS kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches number for this recall is 86.20U24286A.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SETRA | S417 TC |
| 2012 | SETRA | S407 CC |
| 2012 | SETRA | S417 TC |
| 2013 | SETRA | S407 CC |
| 2013 | SETRA | S417 TC |
| 2014 | SETRA | S407 CC |
| 2014 | SETRA | S417 TC |
| 2015 | SETRA | S407 CC |
| 2015 | SETRA | S417 TC |
| 2016 | SETRA | S407 CC |
| 2016 | SETRA | S417 TC |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.