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...
1994-2002 · 9 model years
Setra S217 Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Setra S217 across 9 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
S217 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common S217 problems
Setra S217 recalls 2
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.
Latest S217 complaints
Tl* the contact owns 2001 setra s217 bus. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions; there was an excessive vibration. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The rear passenger axle broke in half. The tag tire went underneath the bus. The vehicle was towed to the business establishment. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 418,680. Js updated 2/26/10 *cn the axle broke due to excessive rust. Updated 10/04/10
Bus with extreme black and thick exhaust emissions jbc coach sentra license plate number bm3 148 from orillia to toronto on sunday aug.23,2009. *Tr
Questions about the Setra S217
Which Setra S217 years have the most problems?
What are the most common Setra S217 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Setra S217 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Setra S217 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data