Vehicle recall 05V229000 · May 10, 2005
2003-2006 Setra S417
On certain 36-58 passenger motor coaches, the parking brake indicator light on the dashboard may illuminate in limited circumstances even though the parking brake is not engaged.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain 36-58 passenger motor coaches, the parking brake indicator light on the dashboard may illuminate in limited circumstances even though the parking brake is not engaged.
- Consequence
- The driver may misinterpret the signal and wrongly assume the parking brake is engaged. The vehicle could roll unaware, which could result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the parking brake pressure switch free of charge. The recall on may 24, 2005. Owners may contract setra at 1-800-882-8054.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V229000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 10, 2005
- Filed by
- SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- May 24, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 317
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Indicator light
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Setra S417 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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