NHTSA recall 12V547000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 12V547000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 15.40U08377A |
| Manufacturer | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA |
| Reported | 2012-11-23 |
| Owners notified | 2012-12-14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Units potentially affected | 198 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
The remedy
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.
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.
| 2012 SETRA S407 CC | |
|---|---|
| 2013 SETRA S407 CC | |
| 2009 SETRA S417 | |
| 2011 SETRA S417 TC | |
| 2012 SETRA S417 TC | |
| 2013 SETRA S417 TC |
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