RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2011 Setra S417 recalls
4 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2011 Setra S417 with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 02
- U.S. recalls
- 02
- Total campaigns
- 04
Transport Canada recalls
02- Lights And Instruments#2026243
4 units affected
Issue: On a small number of buses, the switches for the hazard warning lights, windshield defroster/defogger and fan speed may not meet the requirements of Canadian regulations. As a result, you may not be able to see the control switches in low light conditions. Safety Risk: Switches that are difficult to see could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Coaches North America will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the hazard warning lights switch.
- Electrical#2012394
5 units affected
On certain coaches, the ground wire (to the alternator housing) could chafe against the alternator positive wire connector. This could cause abrasion damage to the ground wire insulation, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reposition the wiring harness.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
02- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS#26V176000
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.
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS#21V469000
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is TI#: 75.00U21166A. This recall supersedes previous recall number 20V394.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
Check a 2011 Setra S417 VIN
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