NHTSA Recall 12V547000
Filed by Daimler Coaches North America. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2012-11-23. An estimated 198 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 15.40U08377A
Notes
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.