Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 12V-547 · Setra vehicles
SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA recall 12V-547 covers 198 Setra vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V547000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
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.
Setra's recall campaign number is 15.40U08377A.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.