Electrical systemRecall 13V-190 · Setra vehicles
Setra of North America recall 13V-190 covers 234 Setra vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V190000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Setra Luxury Coaches (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Setra S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured between May 2009 and March 2013 and model year 2012 and 2013 S407 motorcoaches manufactured between August 2010 and March 2013. Moisture can enter the remote diagnostic electrical connections socket in the engine compartment causing corrosion in the socket.
The risk
Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Setra will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcoaches free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Setra Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. Setra's recall campaign number is 54.18U08765A.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2009 to March 31, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.