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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 1999 SETRA S217?
- There are 3 recall(s) for the 1999 SETRA S217, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 67100 [USA]: In the event of a crash, without the correct instructions a passenger may not know how to unlatch and open the emergency exit increasing the risk of injury.
Setra is recalling 490 my 1984-2001 s215, my 1994-2002 s217 and my 2003-2009 s417 motor coaches equipped with emergency exits. These motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." when a release mechanism is not located within an occupant space of an adjacent seat, a label meeting the requirements of s5.5.2 that indicates the location of the nearest release mechanism shall be placed within the occupant space. Example: "emergency exit instructions located next to seat ahead" these labels are not installed in the motor coaches mentioned in the example above. dealers will send labels with a service instructions explaining the location of the labels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .
Recall 77495 [USA]: The flange may separate from the wheel and then completely become loose from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Setra is recalling 265 my 1994-2002 s217 hdh motor coaches. Due to the result from high load on the vehicles, the wheel hub at the front axle could become damaged, fatigue and fracture. dealers will change the wheel hub with a reinforced wheel hub free of charge. The recall began on decemeber 23, 2008. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 2008164 [Canada]: Suspension
On certain motor coaches, the front hubs could become damaged if certain service instructions are not followed. In the worst case, the hub could fail entirely, allowing the wheel to separate from the vehicle, and strike nearby motorists or bystanders, which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: dealers will install a reinforced wheel hub assembly.
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Setra S217 1999