Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2001 Setra S217 peaked in 2010, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2001 Setra S217
Bus, diesel. Owner complaints on file from Jan 4, 2010 to Jan 4, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2755 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2001 bus
Severity index0.02001 buss average 16.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2001 Setra S217 name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2001 Setra S217
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V-044 | Feb 4, 2009 | These motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window… | Equipment | 490 | Label or owner notice |
| 08V-219 | May 15, 2008 | Due to the result from high load on the vehicles, the wheel hub at the front axle could become damaged, fatigue and fracture | Powertrain | 265 | Not stated |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2001 Setra S217
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jan 4, 2010Failure Dec 19, 2009418,680 milesFort Worth, TXAxle assembly
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 SETRA S217 BUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE REAR PASSENGER AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE TAG TIRE WENT UNDERNEATH THE BUS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 418,680. JS UPDATED 2/26/10 *CN THE AXLE BROKE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. UPDATED 10/04/10
NHTSA complaint 10298027
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.