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2013 Setra S417 TC: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2013 Setra S417 TC. The newest campaign is 24V277000. NHTSA received the report on 18 Apr 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 24V277000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 1,520 units in total.

  1. 24V277000Received . 79 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Daimler Coaches North America. Manufacturer campaign number 86.20U24286A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 14V369000Received . 306 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to April 2014, and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to March 2014. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Setra will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control unit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014. Owners may call Setra customer service at 1-866-624-2622. Setra's number for this recall is 82.10M08198C. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recall No. 13V-465 and Setra has expanded the original population to include an additional 63 motorcoaches.

    Report filed by Setra of North America. Manufacturer campaign number 82.10M08198C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 13V530000Received . 457 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2012 S407 CC, 2007-2010 S417, and 2011-2013 S417 TC coaches equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact MCI at 1-866-624-2622 or Setra Customer Service Line at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's recall number is 54.10U09052A.

    Report filed by Setra of North America. Manufacturer campaign number 54.10U09052A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 13V465000Received . 243 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Motor Coach Industries, the designated importer, will notify owners and replace the control unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-800-323-1290. Setra's recall number is 82.10M08198A.

    Report filed by Setra of North America. Manufacturer campaign number 82.10M08198A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 13V327000Received . 3 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Setra Luxury Coaches is recalling certain model year 2013 S417TC buses manufactured in April and May 2013. The bolted joint at the lower control arm in the rear axle could loosen due to a change in the manufacturing tightening method.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the control arm loosens, it could reduce the driver's ability to control the direction of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Motor Coach Industries (MCI), the designated importer, will notify customers and will retorque the bolted connection. This service will be completed at no cost to the customer. The recall began on September 4, 2013. Owners may contact MCI at 1-866-624-2622 or Setra Customer Service Line at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's campaign number is 32.00U08919A.

    Report filed by Setra of North America. Manufacturer campaign number 32.00U08919A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 13V190000Received . 234 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Setra of North America. Manufacturer campaign number 54.18U08765A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 12V547000Received . 198 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 15.40U08377A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20119
  2. 20127
  3. 20137
  4. 20143
  5. 20151
  6. 20161
  7. 20172
  8. 20182
  9. 20192
  10. 20203

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2013 Setra S417 TC: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/setra/s417-tc/2013/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Daimler Coaches North America

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Setra S417 TC?
1,520 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Setra S417 TC have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the Setra S417 TC, model years 2011 to 2020. 7 of them name the 2013 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Setra S417 TC open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.