Door: hinge and attachmentsRecall 18V-106 · 2006–2010 Setra S417
Setra of North America recall 18V-106 covers 429 2006–2010 Setra S417 for a door: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 9% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V106000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain 2006-2010 S417 vehicles. The doorway strip that prevents a pinch injury from the outward swiveling entry door may not function properly.
The risk
If the doorway strip does not function properly, there is an increased risk of a pinch injury.
The fix
Setra will notify owners, and dealers will, retrofit a bridging cable to the door control unit that will prevent deactivation of the anti-entrapment strip, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's number for this recall is 72.4M10699A.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
9%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.