- The problem
- Setra is recalling 490 my 1984-2001 s215, my 1994-2002 s217 and my 2003-2009 s417 motor coaches equipped with emergency exits. These motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "Bus emergency exits and window retention and release." When a release mechanism is not located within an occupant space of an adjacent seat, a label meeting the requirements of s5.5.2 That indicates the location of the nearest release mechanism shall be placed within the occupant space. Example: "emergency exit instructions located next to seat ahead" these labels are not installed in the motor coaches mentioned in the example above.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, without the correct instructions a passenger may not know how to unlatch and open the emergency exit increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will send labels with a service instructions explaining the location of the labels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Setra S215 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Setra S215 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2009 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical S215 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Setra S215 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1985 Setra S215 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All S215 yearsQuestions about the 1985 Setra S215
Does the 1985 Setra S215 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Setra S215: labels (February 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1985 Setra S215 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Setra S215 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Setra S215 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1985 Setra S215 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data