Daimler Coaches North America | NHTSA Recall #04V091000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V091000 by Daimler Coaches North America. Includes 117 affected units, SETRA/FMVSS 101/DISPLAY CONTROLS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V091000
Manufacturer: Daimler Coaches North America
Report Received Date: 2004-02-20T00:00:00
Subject: Setra/fmvss 101/display controls
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 117

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-u5my_fzsu-38fm
NHTSA ID: 04V091000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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