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Safety Recalls of Setra S217 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Setra S217. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Setra S217.

NHTSA Recall #: 09V044000; Feb. 4, 2009

In the event of a crash, without the correct instructions a passenger may not know how to unlatch and open the emergency exit increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Setra S215, 1985 Setra S215, 1986 Setra S215, 1987 Setra S215, 1988 Setra S215, 1989 Setra S215, 1990 Setra S215, 1991 Setra S215, 1992 Setra S215, 1993 Setra S215, 1994 Setra S215, 1995 Setra S215, 1996 Setra S215, 1997 Setra S215, 1998 Setra S215, 1999 Setra S215, 2000 Setra S215, 2001 Setra S215, 1994 Setra S217, 1995 Setra S217, 1996 Setra S217, 1997 Setra S217, 1998 Setra S217, 1999 Setra S217, 2000 Setra S217, 2001 Setra S217, 2002 Setra S217, 2003 Setra S417, 2004 Setra S417, 2005 Setra S417, 2006 Setra S417, 2007 Setra S417, 2008 Setra S417, 2009 Setra S417

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Recall Summary: Setra is recalling 490 my 1984-2001 s215, my 1994-2002 s217 and my 2003-2009 s417 motor coaches equipped with emergency exits. These motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 08V219000; May. 15, 2008

The flange may separate from the wheel and then completely become loose from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Setra S217, 1995 Setra S217, 1996 Setra S217, 1997 Setra S217, 1998 Setra S217, 1999 Setra S217, 2000 Setra S217, 2001 Setra S217, 2002 Setra S217

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Recall Summary: Setra is recalling 265 my 1994-2002 s217 hdh motor coaches. Due to the result from high load on the vehicles, the wheel hub at the front axle could become damaged, fatigue and fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Setra S217 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Feb. 4, 2009	Equipment:other:labels	490
May. 15, 2008	Power Train:axle Hubs	265

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Setra S217 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2002 Setra S217	2
2001 Setra S217	2
2000 Setra S217	2
1999 Setra S217	2
1998 Setra S217	2
1997 Setra S217	2
1996 Setra S217	2
1995 Setra S217	2
1994 Setra S217	2