- The problem
- 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 joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.
- The risk
- Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- MCI, the sales agent for these vehicles, notified owners verbally, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's number for this recall is 33.10U10124B.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Setra S417 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Setra S417 with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 8 recalls, the latest in March 2016 for the control arm. For comparison, the 2004 has 1 and the 2006 has 0.
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FFar more problems than a typical S417 year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Setra S417 problems
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2005 Setra S417 recalls 8
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
- The problem
- 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 affected bus does not have the necessary dot markings as specified and was not marked correctly.
- The risk
- Compliance to fmvss 205 is required for any and all vehicles in the united states to assure minimum safety requirements.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the partition glass free of charge. The safety recall is expected begin during may 2011. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This could lead to a short circuit and possibly a subsequent fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will check the wiring harness routing and will change the damaged wires. In addition the wiring harness will be relocated in such a way as to prevent rubbing. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the open wire ends come into contact with parts of the frame, it may be possible for a short circuit to occur and then a subsequent fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will send out technicians to disconnect the power to the wires and reroute the wires properly free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Reprogramming the ecm will prevent the potential of a turbocharger failure from progressing to an engine compartment fire.
- The fix
- Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will reprogram the ecm to current mainframe calibrations free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or setra at 905-403-7807.
- The problem
- Certain (36-58 passenger) motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "Controls and displays." The parking brake indicator lamp illuminates in green and not red, when the parking brake is engaged.
- The risk
- Illumination in red is required by the applicable standard.
- The fix
- Dealers will install appropriate software to change the color of the parking brake indicator lamp from green to red free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2005. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
- The problem
- On certain 36-58 passenger motor coaches, the parking brake indicator light on the dashboard may illuminate in limited circumstances even though the parking brake is not engaged.
- The risk
- The driver may misinterpret the signal and wrongly assume the parking brake is engaged. The vehicle could roll unaware, which could result in a crash without warning.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the parking brake pressure switch free of charge. The recall on may 24, 2005. Owners may contract setra at 1-800-882-8054.
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1 complaints about the 2005 Setra S417
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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All S417 yearsQuestions about the 2005 Setra S417
Does the 2005 Setra S417 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2005 Setra S417: control arm (March 2016); glass, side / rear (April 2011); labels (February 2009); wiring (May 2007) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Setra S417?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Setra S417 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 4, 2010 and the latest on January 4, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Setra S417 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 14 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Setra S417 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.
Which Setra S417 years have the most complaints?
2004 (1), 2005 (1). See every Setra S417 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Setra S417 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