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...
Suspension
Setra S417 Suspension problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Setra S417's suspension. Broken springs, struts, control arms, ball joints, noises and alignment that won't hold.
Suspension complaints by model year
Suspension recalls
On certain motor coaches, the transverse control arm of the front axle might break as a result of extreme pressure (e.G., During a sudden application of the brakes at the final stage of the stop).
Latest S417 suspension 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
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