Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2005 Setra S417 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
2005 Setra S417
Bus, diesel, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jan 4, 2010 to Jan 4, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year82,626 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2005 bus
Severity index100.02005 buss average 35.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2005 Setra S417 name suspension
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
8 recall campaigns cover the 2005 Setra S417
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Part replacement |
| 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 | Part replacement |
| 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 |
| 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 | Repair or modification |
| 07V-193 | May 4, 2007 | On certain motor coaches, the electrical wire preparation for the control of solar roof hatches was not carried out properly | Electrical system | 482 | Repair or modification |
| 06V-233 | Jun 29, 2006 | On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series c-60 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will require to be reprogrammed to… | Engine and cooling | 335 | Software update |
| 05V-228 | May 17, 2005 | Certain (36-58 passenger) motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and… | Brakes | 317 | Software update |
| 05V-229 | May 10, 2005 | On certain 36-58 passenger motor coaches, the parking brake indicator light on the dashboard may illuminate in limited circumstances even though… | Brakes | 317 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2005 Setra S417
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 Aug 5, 2009322,894 milesFort Worth, TXRearFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SETRA S417 BUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE OPPOSING DRIVERS INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A FIRE IN THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL AREA. IMMEDIATELY, THE DRIVER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DEFECTIVE WHEEL BEARING. THE CONTROL PANEL BRAIN WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE PART WAS ORDERED FOR THE SERVICE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 322,894. UPDATED 2/26/10 *CN THE BEARING FIRE WAS ON THE STEERING RIGHT GEAR TAG TIRE. UPDATED 09/16/10
NHTSA complaint 10298171
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TI No.: 00.00K00039H May 7, 2026 · Other
This TI is a general TI for the correct procedure in case of an extraordinary occurrence in the field and not directly related to an US vehicle. This is an updated version. - 00.00K00128B Mar 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Policy on use of independent services, service providers or external suppliers within defect liability warranty and defect liability warranty extensions on Setra coaches. - 54.10K00103C Jan 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revision to battery testing inspection with Midtronics battery tester. - 00.00K00039D Apr 17, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Conduct in the event of an extraordinary occurrences in the field - updating of
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.