Auto Recalls for Consumers

2003 SETRA S417 Recall - Campaign #04V091000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 SETRA S417 RECALL - #04V091000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CONTROLS FOR THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL, HEATING/AIR-CONDITIONING FAN, AND WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM HAS ONLY ONE LEVEL OF BRIGHTNESS AND IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE CORRECT BRIGHTNESS SHOULD PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF BRIGHTNESS AND BE ADJUSTABLE.

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Vehicle 2003 SETRA S417
Manufacturer SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured between 9/1/2002 - 2/29/2004
Recalled on 2/28/2004
Influenced by SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
Owners Notified on 4/6/2004
# Affected 117
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CONTROLS FOR THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL, HEATING/AIR-CONDITIONING FAN, AND WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM HAS ONLY ONE LEVEL OF BRIGHTNESS AND IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE CORRECT BRIGHTNESS SHOULD PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF BRIGHTNESS AND BE ADJUSTABLE.
Consequences IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING A NIGHT-TIME SITUATION THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER NOT TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action SETRA TECHNICIANS WILL GO TO CUSTOMER LOCATIONS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL SWITCH. THIS RECALL BEGAN APRIL 6, 2004, WITH PHASED COMPLETION DATES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 SETRA S417 Recall for VISIBILITY

2003 SETRA S417 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

2003 SETRA S417 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE

2003 SETRA S417 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, INDICATOR LIGHT

2003 SETRA S417 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, INDICATOR LIGHT

2003 SETRA S417 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

2003 SETRA S417 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2003 SETRA S417 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

2003 SETRA S417 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

2003 SETRA S417 Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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