Recall 16V142000: 2005–2009 Setra S417

Report received

Mar 8, 2016

Manufacturer

Setra of North America

Potentially affected

7vehicles

Model years

2005–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 S417 coaches manufactured March 1, 2005, to February 28, 2009, that had service part lower control arm(s) installed. The hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.

Possible consequence

Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI, the sales agent for these vehicles, notified owners verbally, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's number for this recall is 33.10U10124B.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Setra S4171 complaints
• 2006 Setra S4170 complaints
• 2007 Setra S4170 complaints
• 2008 Setra S4170 complaints
• 2009 Setra S4170 complaints