Daimler Coaches North America | NHTSA Recall #16V142000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V142000 by Daimler Coaches North America. Affecting model year 2005-2009 s417 coaches manufactured march 1, 2005, to february 28, 2009, that had service part lower control arm(s) installed Includes 7 affected units, Crimping on Control Arm Housing May Crack, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2005-2009 s417 coaches manufactured march 1, 2005, to february 28, 2009, that had service part lower control arm(s) installed
Defect Summary
Setra of north america (setra) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 s417 coaches manufactured march 1, 2005, to february 28, 2009, that had service part lower control arm(s) installed. the hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.
Corrective Action
Mci, the sales agent for these vehicles, notified owners verbally, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. the recall began on march 28, 2016. owners may contact setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. setra's number for this recall is 33.10u10124b.