Defect Description For Recall
Setra Of North America (Setra) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 S407 Cc, 2007-2010 S417, And 2011-2013 S417 Tc Coaches Equipped With Sure Power Battery Equalizers Or Dc-Dc Converters Containing A Particular Epoxy Sealing, Aka ‘Potting’, Compound. The Specific Potting Compound Used In The Subject Products For Insulation Was Found To Be Capable Of ConduCTIng Electricity After Being Exposed To Heat.
Make Of Vehicle
SETRA
Model Of Vehicle
S407 CC
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V530000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Motor Coach Industries (Mci), Setra’S Importer And Designated Agent For Sales, Service And Warranty, Will Notify Owners, And Sure Power Will Replace The Equalizers Or Converters, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 19, 2013. Owners May Contact MCI At 1-866-624-2622 Or Setra Customer Service Line At 1-800-241-2947. Setra’S Recall Number Is 54.10U09052A.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Setra Of North America
Start Of Manufacture
20100801
End Of Manufacture
20111130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
457
Date Owners Notified
20131219
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Coaches North America
Date Report Received
20131029
Make Campaign Number
54.10U09052A