NHTSA Recall 12V547000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V547000; Date: Nov. 23, 2012
A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Setra S407 Cc; 2013 Setra S407 Cc; 2009 Setra S417; 2011 Setra S417 Tc; 2012 Setra S417 Tc; 2013 Setra S417 Tc
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Setra Of North America
Affected Units:: 198
Recall Summary:
Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 s417, s417tc, and s407cc motorcoaches, manufactured from may 2009 through June 2012. An incorrect routing of the ground wire near the alternator may lead to the chaffing and abrasion of the wire.
How to Fix:
Setra's designated importer, motor coach industries (mci), will be conducting this recall. Mci will notify owners and will reroute the wiring free of charge. The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact motor coach industries at 1-502-318-3077.
Recall Notes:
Setra's recall campaign number is 15. 40u08377a. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 14, 2012
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