1998 Setra S217 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Setra S217. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Setra S217
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
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.
-
Axle hubs (power train)
Setra is recalling 265 my 1994-2002 s217 hdh motor coaches. Due to the result from high load on the vehicles, the wheel hub at the front axle could become damaged, fatigue and fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will change the wheel hub with a reinforced wheel hub free of charge. The recall began on decemeber 23, 2008. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Setra S217. 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 S217 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Setra S217 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Setra S217 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Setra S217 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Setra S217 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Setra S217 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Setra S217 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Setra S217 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Setra S217 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Setra S217 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Setra S217 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Setra S217
How do I know if my 1998 Setra S217 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Setra S217; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 08V219000).
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.