Daimler Coaches North America | NHTSA Recall #13V530000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V530000 by Daimler Coaches North America. Affecting 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 Includes 457 affected units, Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.