NHTSA Recall 18V106000: Hinge and attachments (structure)
Setra of North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 429 vehicles. It affects 2006–2010 Setra S417.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V106000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 72.40M10699A |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Report received | February 14, 2018 |
| Owner notification | March 16, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain 2006-2010 S417 vehicles. The doorway strip that prevents a pinch injury from the outward swiveling entry door may not function properly.
Safety risk
If the doorway strip does not function properly, there is an increased risk of a pinch injury.
Remedy
Setra will notify owners, and dealers will, retrofit a bridging cable to the door control unit that will prevent deactivation of the anti-entrapment strip, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's number for this recall is 72.4M10699A.
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 18V106000
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.