Daimler Coaches North America | NHTSA Recall #20V406000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V406000 by Daimler Coaches North America. Affecting 2018-2019 setra s407 and 2019-2020 setra s417tc motorcoaches Includes 64 affected units, ESC Switch can Be Disabled/ FMVSS 136, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2019 setra s407 and 2019-2020 setra s417tc motorcoaches

Defect Summary

Daimler coaches north america (dcna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 setra s407 and 2019-2020 setra s417tc motorcoaches. these vehicles are equipped with a driver-selected electronic stability control (esc) "off" switch for disabling the traction control portion of esc, allowing it to remain disabled at speeds above 20 km/h. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 136, "electronic stability control."

Corrective Action

Dcna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the "esc off" switch with a new "tc-off" button, install an indicator light on the dashboard to indicate when the traction control is deactivated, and perform a software to prevent the esc system from being disabled, update free of charge. this recall began september 7, 2020. owners may contact dcna customer service at 1-800-206-9728. dcna's number for this recall is 43.54u20107a.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V406000
Manufacturer: Daimler Coaches North America
Report Received Date: 2020-07-14T00:00:00
Subject: Esc switch can be disabled/ fmvss 136
Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Potentially Affected Units: 64

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 43.54U20107A
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler coaches north america (dcna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 setra s407 and 2019-2020 setra s417tc motorcoaches. these vehicles are equipped with a driver-selected electronic stability control (esc) "off" switch for disabling the traction control portion of esc, allowing it to remain disabled at speeds above 20 km/h. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 136, "electronic stability control."
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle is operated above 20 km/h while the electronic stability control system is disabled, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dcna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the "esc off" switch with a new "tc-off" button, install an indicator light on the dashboard to indicate when the traction control is deactivated, and perform a software to prevent the esc system from being disabled, update free of charge. this recall began september 7, 2020. owners may contact dcna customer service at 1-800-206-9728. dcna's number for this recall is 43.54u20107a.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.5

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NHTSA ID: 20V406000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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