SteeringRecall 14V-723 · 2012 Setra S407
Setra of North America recall 14V-723 covers 1 2012 Setra S407 for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V723000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling one model year 2012 S407 motorcoach manufactured August 1, 2011. The affected motorcoach may have had its intermediate steering shaft replaced with an undersized intermediate steering shaft.
The risk
Under heavy steering load, the telescopic intermediate steering shaft may separate, resulting in a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Setra has notified the one vehicle owner and replaced the affected intermediate shaft, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-866-624-2622.
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 August 1, 2011 to August 1, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.