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Setra S417

Every Setra S417 model year on file, 2003 to 2020. Pick a year for its recalls, investigations, service bulletins and the full text of owner complaints.

Owner complaints, all model years21 involved a crash, fire, injury or death
Model years182003 to 2020
Recall campaigns19Distinct campaigns listing it
Service bulletins36Summed across model years
By model year

The 2004 model year drew the most complaints, 1, 50% of the model's total

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years filed, by model year.

00.250.50.7512003120052007200920112013201520172020
Source: NHTSA ODI. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA, and NHTSA publishes no sales volumes, so counts are not rates.
Components

Suspension leads the Setra S417 complaint record

Owner complaints across all model years, by component.

Suspension
2
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Model years

The record for each Setra S417 model year

Peer index compares complaints with the median vehicle of the same model year and body class (100 is the median). It corrects for age, not for how many were sold.

Setra S417 by model year
YearBodyComplaintsSeverity indexPeer indexRecallsInvestigationsBulletins
2020Not decoded0NoneNone201
2019Not decoded0NoneNone201
2018Not decoded0NoneNone201
2017Not decoded0NoneNone201
2016Not decoded0NoneNone201
2015Not decoded0NoneNone201
2014Not decoded0NoneNone201
2013Not decoded0NoneNone201
2012Not decoded0NoneNone201
2011Not decoded0NoneNone201
2010Not decoded0NoneNone604
2009Not decoded0NoneNone904
2008Not decoded0NoneNone504
2007Not decoded0NoneNone704
2006Not decoded0NoneNone1004
2005Bus1100.0100804
2004Not decoded10.01001001
2003Not decoded0NoneNone1101
Source: NHTSA ODI. Body class from NHTSA's VIN decoder where decoded.
Latest recalls

Recent campaigns covering the Setra S417

  • 26V-176 Mar 23, 2026
    Switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly
    Electrical system · 511 vehicles
  • 21V-469 Jun 23, 2021
    Hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle
    Structure · 530 vehicles
  • 18V-106 Feb 14, 2018
    Doorway strip that prevents a pinch injury from the outward swiveling entry door may not function properly
    Structure · 429 vehicles
  • 16V-142 Mar 8, 2016
    Hot crimping that connects the tube ends to the control arm joint housing shafts may crack, causing the tube to separate from the shaft
    Suspension · 7 vehicles
  • 13V-530 Oct 29, 2013
    Specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat
    Electrical system · 457 vehicles
  • 12V-547 Nov 23, 2012
    Incorrect routing of the ground wire near the alternator may lead to the chaffing and abrasion of the wire
    Electrical system · 198 vehicles
  • 11V-220 Apr 6, 2011
    Setra is recalling certain model year 2003-2010 s417 and model year 2011 s417 tc motor coaches for failing to comply with the requirements of…
    Visibility and wipers · 171 vehicles
  • 10V-625 Dec 13, 2010
    Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 s417 and model year 2011 s417 tc motor coaches for failing to comply with the requirements of…
    Visibility and wipers · 97 vehicles
  • 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 vehicles
  • 07V-198 May 8, 2007
    On certain motor coaches, the electrical wiring harness located behind the rear toilet was not properly installed
    Electrical system · 507 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.