Setra Recall 08V219000: Power Train, Axle Hubs

NHTSA recall 08V219000 · announced May 15, 2008 · filed by Setra Of North America · 265 units affected

The problem

SETRA IS RECALLING 265 MY 1994-2002 S217 HDH MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO THE RESULT FROM HIGH LOAD ON THE VEHICLES, THE WHEEL HUB AT THE FRONT AXLE COULD BECOME DAMAGED, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.

The risk

THE FLANGE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND THEN COMPLETELY BECOME LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE WHEEL HUB WITH A REINFORCED WHEEL HUB FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1994 Setra S217
• 1995 Setra S217
• 1996 Setra S217
• 1997 Setra S217
• 1998 Setra S217
• 1999 Setra S217
• 2000 Setra S217
• 2001 Setra S217
• 2002 Setra S217

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.