CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- Daimler Coaches North America (DCNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Setra S407 and 2019-2020 S417 passenger coaches. The engine compartment flap may not have sufficient welding seams on the hinges, allowing the hinge connection to fail and the engine compartment flap to detach from the coach.
- Risk
- If the engine compartment flap detaches from the coach while it is in motion, it can become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DCNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment flap seam welds and, if necessary, re-weld or replace the engine compartment flap, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact DCNA customer service at 1-905-403-7807. DCNA's number for this recall is 75.00U20104A. Recall 21V469 supersedes this 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.
What this recall means for you
The engine compartment flap on these passenger coaches may have insufficient welding seams on its hinges. The hinge connection can fail, causing the flap to detach from the coach while it is moving.
If the flap separates in motion, it can become a projectile and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, which will inspect the flap's seam welds and re-weld or replace the flap if needed. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, and you can contact Daimler Coaches North America customer service at 1-905-403-7807 (recall number 75.00U20104A). Note that recall 21V469 supersedes this recall, so check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Setra S407 CC | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Setra S417 TC | 2020 |