Daimler Coaches North America | NHTSA Recall #20V394000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V394000 by Daimler Coaches North America. Affecting 2018-2019 setra s407 and 2019-2020 s417 passenger coaches Includes 58 affected units, Engine Compartment Flap Hinge Improperly Welded, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2019 setra s407 and 2019-2020 s417 passenger coaches

Defect Summary

Daimler coaches north america (dcna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 setra s407 and 2019-2020 s417 passenger coaches. the engine compartment flap may not have sufficient welding seams on the hinges, allowing the hinge connection to fail and the engine compartment flap to detach from the coach.

Corrective Action

Dcna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment flap seam welds and, if necessary, re-weld or replace the engine compartment flap, free of charge. the recall began august 28, 2020. owners may contact dcna customer service at 1-905-403-7807. dcna's number for this recall is 75.00u20104a.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V394000

Manufacturer: Daimler Coaches North America

Report Received Date: 2020-07-03T00:00:00

Subject: Engine compartment flap hinge improperly welded

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 58

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 75.00U20104A

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler coaches north america (dcna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 setra s407 and 2019-2020 s417 passenger coaches. the engine compartment flap may not have sufficient welding seams on the hinges, allowing the hinge connection to fail and the engine compartment flap to detach from the coach.

Consequence Summary: If the engine compartment flap detaches from the coach while it is in motion, it can become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dcna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment flap seam welds and, if necessary, re-weld or replace the engine compartment flap, free of charge. the recall began august 28, 2020. owners may contact dcna customer service at 1-905-403-7807. dcna's number for this recall is 75.00u20104a.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 75.86

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NHTSA ID: 20V394000

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