Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V176000 Reported March 23, 2026

Switch may fail to illuminate correctly/fmvss 101

Daimler Coaches North America · Electrical System · 511 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V176000
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
511
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 23, 2026

Defect Summary

Daimler coaches north america (daimler coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 setra s417 and 2012-2019 setra s407 vehicles. The switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."

Safety Consequence

The driver may be distracted by switches that are too bright or by searching for switches that are too dim or not illuminated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Daimler coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 11, 2026. Owners may contact daimler coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Coaches North America dealer and reference recall ID 26V176000 .
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V176000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V176000?

NHTSA recall 26V176000 was issued by Daimler Coaches North America on March 23, 2026. It addresses: Switch may fail to illuminate correctly/fmvss 101. The recall affects approximately 511 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Coaches North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V176000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.