CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is TI#: 75.00U21166A. This recall supersedes previous recall number 20V394.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The hinge on the engine compartment flap can crack over time. If the hinge fails, the flap may detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard for other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. You can also contact Daimler Coaches North America customer service at 1-416-624-3558, referencing recall number 75.00U21166A, which supersedes earlier recall 20V394. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Setra S407 | 20122013201420152016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Setra S417 | 200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020 |