Vehicle recall 04V219000 · May 6, 2004
Evobus S417 and Setra S417
On certain motor coaches, under some conditions, cracks and fissures can form on the lower sections of the tanks' side walls, leading to fuel leakage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor coaches, under some conditions, cracks and fissures can form on the lower sections of the tanks' side walls, leading to fuel leakage.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of a ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tanks. Owner notification began on may 28, 2004. Owners should contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V219000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 6, 2004
- Filed by
- SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- May 28, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 71
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Evobus S417 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Setra S417 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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