Daimler Coaches recalls 2009–2020 Setra S417 and 2012–2019 Setra S407 buses over dashboard switches that may not light correctly
Switches for the hazard lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning, and fan speed may be too bright, too dim or not lit, which can distract the driver and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch free of charge, and owner letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may call Daimler Coaches customer service at 1-416-624-3558.
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Recall details
- Product
- Setra S417, S407 2009–2020
- Hazard
- 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.
- Units
- 511 vehicles
- Owner notification
- May 11, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V176000
- Model years: 2009–2020
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Official notice
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- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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