NHTSA Recall 03V497000: Visibility
SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 97 vehicles. It affects 2003 Setra S417.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V497000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received | December 23, 2003 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor coaches equipped with emergency exit windows fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the emergency exit window was not marked correctly with the "DOT" markings.
Safety risk
This does not meet the standards.
Remedy
Dealers are etching the correct marking into the glazing. Owner notification began december 1, 2003 with phased mailing 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V497000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Setra S417 | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.