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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V530000

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 — Electrical system

Published November 7, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 29, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V530000, published November 7, 2013 and initiated October 29, 2013. Recalling firm: Daimler Coaches North America; 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 — Electrical system.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SETRA
Model
S407 CC
Manufacturer
Daimler Coaches North America
Lot
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
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 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 — Electrical system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V530000 on November 7, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SETRA. Model: S407 CC.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)