Parking brake: indicator lightRecall 05V-228 · 2003–2006 Setra S417
SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA recall 05V-228 covers 317 2003–2006 Setra S417 for a parking brake: indicator light problem, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V228000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
ILLUMINATION IN RED IS REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE STANDARD.
The fix
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.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 2002 to April 30, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.