Setra hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.
The short version
Setra of North America reported a problem with the front control arm. Here is what owners need to know.
The hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft.
Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the lower control arms, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-142.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2005–2009 | Setra S 417 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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