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NHTSA Recall 13V190000: Electrical system

Setra of North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 234 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Setra S407.

234
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2013
owners notified (June 21)
NHTSA campaign13V190000
Manufacturer campaign54.18U08765A
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedApril 25, 2013
Owner notificationJune 21, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Setra Luxury Coaches (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Setra S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured between May 2009 and March 2013 and model year 2012 and 2013 S407 motorcoaches manufactured between August 2010 and March 2013. Moisture can enter the remote diagnostic electrical connections socket in the engine compartment causing corrosion in the socket.

Safety risk

Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy

Setra will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcoaches free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Setra Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. Setra's recall campaign number is 54.18U08765A.

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 recall 13V190000

Make and modelModel years
Setra S4072012, 2013
Setra S417 TC2011, 2012, 2013

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.