- The problem
- Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to April 2014, and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to March 2014. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
- The risk
- An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Setra will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control unit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014. Owners may call Setra customer service at 1-866-624-2622. Setra's number for this recall is 82.10M08198C. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recall No. 13V-465 and Setra has expanded the original population to include an additional 63 motorcoaches.
Electrical system
2012 Setra S407 CC Electrical problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 2012 Setra S407 CC's electrical system with NHTSA. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical recalls for the 2012 Setra S407 CC
- The problem
- Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2012 S407 CC, 2007-2010 S417, and 2011-2013 S417 TC coaches equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
- The risk
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact MCI at 1-866-624-2622 or Setra Customer Service Line at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's recall number is 54.10U09052A.
- The problem
- Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
- The risk
- An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Motor Coach Industries, the designated importer, will notify owners and replace the control unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-800-323-1290. Setra's recall number is 82.10M08198A.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Setra S407 CC electrical complaints by year
S407 CC electrical problems, every yearSource: 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