NHTSA Recall 13V327000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V327000; Date: Jul. 24, 2013
If the control arm loosens, it could reduce the driver's ability to control the direction of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Setra S417 Tc
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Setra Of North America
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Setra luxury coaches is recalling certain model year 2013 s417tc buses manufactured in April and may 2013. The bolted joint at the lower control arm in the rear axle could loosen due to a change in the manufacturing tightening method.
How to Fix:
Motor coach industries (mci), the designated importer, will notify customers and will retorque the bolted connection. This service will be completed at no cost to the customer. The recall began on September 4, 2013. Owners may contact mci at 1-866-624-2622 or setra customer service line at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's campaign number is 32. 00u08919a.
Recall Notes:
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: Sep 4, 2013
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