NHTSA Recall 13V530000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V530000; Date: Oct. 29, 2013
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Setra S407 Cc; 2007 Setra S417; 2008 Setra S417; 2009 Setra S417; 2010 Setra S417; 2011 Setra S417 Tc; 2012 Setra S417 Tc; 2013 Setra S417 Tc
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Setra Of North America
Affected Units:: 457
Recall Summary:
Setra of north America (setra) is recalling certain model year 2012 s407 cc, 2007-2010 s417, and 2011-2013 s417 tc coaches equipped with sure power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
How to Fix:
Motor coach industries (mci), setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and sure power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact mci at 1-866-624-2622 or setra customer service line at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's recall number is 54. 10u09052a.
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: Dec 19, 2013
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