2003 SETRA S417 RECALL - #04V091000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CONTROLS FOR THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL, HEATING/AIR-CONDITIONING FAN, AND WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM HAS ONLY ONE LEVEL OF BRIGHTNESS AND IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE CORRECT BRIGHTNESS SHOULD PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF BRIGHTNESS AND BE ADJUSTABLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 SETRA S417 |
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| Manufacturer |
SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2002 - 2/29/2004 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/2004 |
| Influenced by |
SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
4/6/2004 |
| # Affected |
117 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CONTROLS FOR THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL, HEATING/AIR-CONDITIONING FAN, AND WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM HAS ONLY ONE LEVEL OF BRIGHTNESS AND IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE CORRECT BRIGHTNESS SHOULD PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF BRIGHTNESS AND BE ADJUSTABLE. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING A NIGHT-TIME SITUATION THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER NOT TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
SETRA TECHNICIANS WILL GO TO CUSTOMER LOCATIONS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL SWITCH. THIS RECALL BEGAN APRIL 6, 2004, WITH PHASED COMPLETION DATES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 SETRA S417 Recall for VISIBILITY
2003 SETRA S417 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2003 SETRA S417 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
2003 SETRA S417 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, INDICATOR LIGHT
2003 SETRA S417 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, INDICATOR LIGHT
2003 SETRA S417 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2003 SETRA S417 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003 SETRA S417 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2003 SETRA S417 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2003 SETRA S417 Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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