1996 Setra S215 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Setra S215. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Setra S215
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
Setra is recalling 490 my 1984-2001 s215, my 1994-2002 s217 and my 2003-2009 s417 motor coaches equipped with emergency exits. These motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." when a release mechanism is not located within…
Remedy: Dealers will send labels with a service instructions explaining the location of the labels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Setra S215. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Setra S215 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Setra S215 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Setra S215 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Setra S215
How do I know if my 1996 Setra S215 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Setra S215; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Setra dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V044000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Setra models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.