Defect Description For Recall
On Certain 36-58 Passenger Motor Coaches, The Parking Brake Indicator Light On The Dashboard May Illuminate In Limited CircuMSTances Even Though The Parking Brake Is Not Engaged.
Make Of Vehicle
SETRA
Model Of Vehicle
S417
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V229000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Indicator Light
Effect Of Defect
The Driver May Misinterpret The Signal And Wrongly Assume The Parking Brake Is Engaged. The Vehicle Could Roll Unaware, Which Could Result In A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Parking Brake Pressure Switch Free Of Charge. The Recall On May 24, 2005. Owners May Contract Setra At 1-800-882-8054.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Setra Of North America
Start Of Manufacture
20020901
End Of Manufacture
20050430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
317
Date Owners Notified
20050524
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Coaches North America
Date Report Received
20050510