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Setra bolted joint at the lower control arm in the rear axle could loosen due to a change in the manufacturing tightening method.

NHTSA campaign 13V-327 · Reported July 24, 2013 · 3 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Setra S 417 TC
VEHICLES AFFECTED
3
REMEDY
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), the designated importer, will notify customers and will retorque the bolted connection.
COST
Free

The short version

Setra of North America reported a problem with the power train axle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The bolted joint at the lower control arm in the rear axle could loosen due to a change in the manufacturing tightening method.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the control arm loosens, it could reduce the driver's ability to control the direction of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), the designated importer, will notify customers and will retorque the bolted connection, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-327.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2013Setra S 417 TC

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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