NHTSA Recall 06V207000: Suspension: control arm
SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 84 vehicles. It affects 2004–2006 Setra S417.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V207000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM |
| Report received | June 13, 2006 |
| Owner notification | June 26, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor coaches, the transverse control arm of the front axle might break as a result of extreme pressure (e.g., during a sudden application of the brakes at the final stage of the stop).
Safety risk
This condition could result in a loss of steering control, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Setra technical representatives will contact the customer to set up an appointment to test the transverse control arm and, if necessary, will replace the transverse control arm free of charge. The recall began on june 26, 2006. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
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 recall 06V207000
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.