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Setra specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

NHTSA campaign 13V-530 · Reported October 29, 2013 · 457 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Setra S 407 CC, S 417 and S 417 TC
VEHICLES AFFECTED
457
REMEDY
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Setra of North America reported a problem with the electrical system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

WHY IT MATTERS

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-530.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2012Setra S 407 CC
2007–2010Setra S 417
2011–2013Setra 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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What this record means

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