Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate...
2003-2020 · 18 model years
Setra S417 Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Setra S417 across 18 model years, and it has 19 recalls. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the suspension.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 19
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
S417 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 S417 problems
Setra S417 recalls 19
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle.
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain 2006-2010 S417 vehicles. The doorway strip that prevents a pinch injury from the outward swiveling entry door may not function properly.
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 S417 coaches manufactured March 1, 2005, to February 28, 2009, that had service part lower control arm(s) installed. The hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm...
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...
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.
Setra is recalling certain model year 2003-2010 s417 and model year 2011 s417 tc motor coaches for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "Glazing materials." The partition glass behind the driver of each...
Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 s417 and model year 2011 s417 tc motor coaches for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "Glazing materials." The partition glass behind the driver do not...
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...
On certain motor coaches, the electrical wiring harness located behind the rear toilet was not properly installed. As a result, rubbing can occur on the outside wire insulation causing the insulation to wear away and eventually cause subsequent arcing.
On certain motor coaches, the electrical wire preparation for the control of solar roof hatches was not carried out properly. This wiring may contain open energized wire ends located in the harness.
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series c-60 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will require to be reprogrammed to current mainframe calibrations.
Latest S417 complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 setra s417 bus. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions. The opposing drivers informed the contact of a fire in the rear passenger wheel area. Immediately, the driver pulled to the side of the road. The police and fire department were called to the scene. There were no personal injuries. The vehicle was towed to the business establishment. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The failure was contributed to a defective wheel bearing....
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The control panel brain was completely destroyed. The part was ordered for the service repair. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 322,894. Updated 2/26/10 *cn the bearing fire was on the steering right gear tag tire. Updated 09/16/10
2004 Ski-doo summit highmark x upon backing down from carrier left front ski snagged under loading ramp and brought the sled to a stop. Later it was noticed that the lower front a-arm had been torn from its rear mount. At the time I was told the sled was totaled by the dealer, a month later the bulkhead that had failed was available separately. Upon receiving the new piece it was found to have the same inferior welds that caused the first one to fail. It was installed after rewelding and other reinforcements were made. Old part is available. *Ak
Questions about the Setra S417
Which Setra S417 years have the most problems?
Which Setra S417 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Setra S417 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Setra S417 have?
NHTSA lists 19 recalls across all Setra S417 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