Daimler Coaches North America – Alternator Ground Wire Short Circuit

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.


Report Received Date 11/23/2012
NHTSA ID 12V547000
Consequence Summary A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 15.40U08377A
Potentially Affected 198
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V547000)