Daimler Coaches North America – Engine Compartment Short Circuit/Possible fire

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.


Report Received Date 04/25/2013
NHTSA ID 13V190000
Consequence Summary Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 54.18U08765A
Potentially Affected 234
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V190000)