Setra Recall 16V142000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm

NHTSA recall 16V142000 · announced March 8, 2016 · filed by Setra Of North America · 7 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2005 Setra S417
• 2006 Setra S417
• 2007 Setra S417
• 2008 Setra S417
• 2009 Setra S417

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