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.
Daimler Coaches North America – DOT MARKING/FMVS 205
| Report Received Date | 04/06/2011 |
| NHTSA ID | 11V220000 |
| Consequence Summary | COMPLIANCE TO FMVSS 205 IS REQUIRED FOR ANY AND ALL VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES TO ASSURE MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARTITION GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 171 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=11V220000) |
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