Recall Register

2003 Setra S417: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2003 Setra S417. The newest campaign is 11V220000. NHTSA received the report on 6 Apr 2011. The NHTSA record gives the component Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear. 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, 11V220000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 3,006 units in total.

  • 11V220000Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
  • 09V044000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 07V198000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 07V193000Electrical System
  • 06V233000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
  • 05V228000Parking Brake / Indicator Light
  • 05V229000Parking Brake / Indicator Light
  • 04V219000Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage
  • 04V091000Electrical System
  • 04V017000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
  • 03V497000Visibility

  1. 11V220000Received . 171 units.

    Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Compliance to FMVSS 205 is required for any and all vehicles in the united states to assure minimum safety requirements.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 09V044000Received . 490 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Setra is recalling 490 my 1984-2001 s215, my 1994-2002 s217 and my 2003-2009 s417 motor coaches equipped with emergency exits. These motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." when a release mechanism is not located within an occupant space of an adjacent seat, a label meeting the requirements of s5.5.2 that indicates the location of the nearest release mechanism shall be placed within the occupant space. Example: "emergency exit instructions located next to seat ahead" these labels are not installed in the motor coaches mentioned in the example above.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, without the correct instructions a passenger may not know how to unlatch and open the emergency exit increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will send labels with a service instructions explaining the location of the labels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 07V198000Received . 507 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain motor coaches, the electrical wiring harness located behind the rear toilet was not properly installed. As a result, rubbing can occur on the outside wire insulation causing the insulation to wear away and eventually cause subsequent arcing.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This could lead to a short circuit and possibly a subsequent fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will check the wiring harness routing and will change the damaged wires. In addition the wiring harness will be relocated in such a way as to prevent rubbing. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 07V193000Received . 482 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain motor coaches, the electrical wire preparation for the control of solar roof hatches was not carried out properly. This wiring may contain open energized wire ends located in the harness.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the open wire ends come into contact with parts of the frame, it may be possible for a short circuit to occur and then a subsequent fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will send out technicians to disconnect the power to the wires and reroute the wires properly free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 06V233000Received . 335 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series c-60 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will require to be reprogrammed to current mainframe calibrations.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Reprogramming the ecm will prevent the potential of a turbocharger failure from progressing to an engine compartment fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will reprogram the ecm to current mainframe calibrations free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or setra at 905-403-7807.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA.

  6. 05V228000Received . 317 units.

    Parking Brake / Indicator Light

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain (36-58 passenger) motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." the parking brake indicator lamp illuminates in green and not red, when the parking brake is engaged.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Illumination in red is required by the applicable standard.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install appropriate software to change the color of the parking brake indicator lamp from green to red free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2005. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 05V229000Received . 317 units.

    Parking Brake / Indicator Light

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain 36-58 passenger motor coaches, the parking brake indicator light on the dashboard may illuminate in limited circumstances even though the parking brake is not engaged.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The driver may misinterpret the signal and wrongly assume the parking brake is engaged. The vehicle could roll unaware, which could result in a crash without warning.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the parking brake pressure switch free of charge. The recall on may 24, 2005. Owners may contract setra at 1-800-882-8054.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 04V219000Received . 71 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain motor coaches, under some conditions, cracks and fissures can form on the lower sections of the tanks' side walls, leading to fuel leakage.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Fuel leakage in the presence of a ignition source may result in a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tanks. Owner notification began on may 28, 2004. Owners should contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 04V091000Received . 117 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." the illumination of the controls for the hazard warning signal, heating/air-conditioning fan, and windshield defrosting and defogging system has only one level of brightness and is not adjustable. The correct brightness should provide at least two levels of brightness and be adjustable.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If this were to occur during a night-time situation this could cause the driver not to be able to see the controls and displays and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Setra technicians will go to customer locations and replace the control switch. This recall began april 6, 2004, with phased completion dates. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 04V017000Received . 102 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain motor coaches, incorrect 7.5 amp fuses were installed in the antilock brake (ABS) circuit. The correct fuse is 25 amp.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The fuse may burn out and render the ABS inoperative. This could cause the wheels to lock resulting in skidding and loss of control of the vehicle, increasking the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace fuses. Owner notification began during december 2003 with phased mailing dates. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 54.10W009.

  11. 03V497000Received . 97 units.

    Visibility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain motor coaches equipped with emergency exit windows fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the emergency exit window was not marked correctly with the "DOT" markings.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This does not meet the standards.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers are etching the correct marking into the glazing. Owner notification began december 1, 2003 with phased mailing dates. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

    Report filed by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA.

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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. 200311
  2. 200410
  3. 20058
  4. 200610
  5. 20077
  6. 20085
  7. 20099
  8. 20106
  9. 20112
  10. 20122
  11. 20132
  12. 20142
  13. 20152
  14. 20162
  15. 20172
  16. 20182
  17. 20192
  18. 20202

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. 2003 Setra S417: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/setra/s417/2003/. 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
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 Setra S417?
3,006 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Setra S417 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Setra S417, model years 2003 to 2020. 11 of them name the 2003 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Setra S417 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.