Power train: axle hubsRecall 08V-219 · 1994–2002 Setra S217

SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA recall 08V-219 covers 265 1994–2002 Setra S217 for a power train: axle hubs problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 2008.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2651 model

ReportedMay 15, 2008Owners notified Dec 23, 2008

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 08V219000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SETRA IS RECALLING 265 MY 1994-2002 S217 HDH MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO THE RESULT FROM HIGH LOAD ON THE VEHICLES, THE WHEEL HUB AT THE FRONT AXLE COULD BECOME DAMAGED, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.

The risk

THE FLANGE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND THEN COMPLETELY BECOME LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE WHEEL HUB WITH A REINFORCED WHEEL HUB FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 23, 2008. 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Setra S2171994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Built from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.