Defect Description For Recall
Certain Motor Coaches Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101, “Controls And Displays.” The Illumination Of The Controls For The Hazard Warning Signal, Heating/Air-Conditioning Fan, And Windshield Defrosting And Defogging System Has Only One Level Of Brightness And Is Not Adjustable. The Correct Brightness Should Provide At Least Two Levels Of Brightness And Be Adjustable.
Make Of Vehicle
SETRA
Model Of Vehicle
S417
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V091000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
If This Were To Occur During A Night-Time Situation This Could Cause The Driver Not To Be Able To See The Controls And Displays And Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Setra Technicians Will Go To Customer Locations And Replace The Control Switch. This Recall Began April 6, 2004, With Phased Completion Dates. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Setra At 1-800-882-8054.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Setra Of North America
Start Of Manufacture
20020901
End Of Manufacture
20040229
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
117
Date Owners Notified
20040406
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Coaches North America
Date Report Received
20040220
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
101