NHTSA Recall 08V219000
Filed by Daimler Coaches North America. Component: Power Train. Reported 2008-05-15. An estimated 265 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
THE FLANGE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND THEN COMPLETELY BECOME LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
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.