NHTSA Recall 16V142000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V142000; Date: Mar. 8, 2016
Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Setra S417; 2006 Setra S417; 2007 Setra S417; 2008 Setra S417; 2009 Setra S417
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Setra Of North America
Affected Units:: 7
Recall Summary:
Setra of north America (setra) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 s417 coaches manufactured March 1, 2005, to February 28, 2009, that had service part lower control arm(s) installed. The hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.
How to Fix:
Mci, the sales agent for these vehicles, notified owners verbally, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's number for this recall is 33. 10u10124b.
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: Mar 28, 2016
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