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Setra S407 Recall 26V176: Dashboard switches may not light properly, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 26V176, reported March 23, 2026, 511 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Setra S417 and S407 coaches have switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning, and fan speed that may not illuminate correctly. Switches that are too bright can distract the driver, while switches that are too dim or unlit make them harder to find and use, which can increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 for control and displays.

If you own an affected vehicle, Daimler Coaches North America will repair the hazard warning lights switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. You can contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558 to confirm your vehicle is included and to arrange the repair.

You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls and have the repair completed at an authorized dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V176Daimler Coaches North America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Problem
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
The driver may be distracted by switches that are too bright or by searching for switches that are too dim or not illuminated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558.

Affected vehicles

Setra S40720122013201420152016201720182019
Setra S417200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020