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Setra S417 Recall 12V547: Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Electrical System:Wiring

NHTSA campaign 12V547, reported November 23, 2012, 198 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V547SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
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.
Risk
A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
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.

Affected vehicles

Setra S407 CC20122013
Setra S4172009
Setra S417 TC201120122013