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NHTSA Recall 04V219000: Storage (fuel system)

SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 71 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Evobus S417.

71
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2004
owners notified (May 28)
NHTSA campaign04V219000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE
Report receivedMay 6, 2004
Owner notificationMay 28, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain motor coaches, under some conditions, cracks and fissures can form on the lower sections of the tanks' side walls, leading to fuel leakage.

Safety risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of a ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tanks. Owner notification began on may 28, 2004. Owners should contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

Notes

Customers can also 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 04V219000

Make and modelModel years
Evobus S4172003, 2004
Setra S4172003, 2004

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.