Vehicle recall 06V207000 · June 13, 2006
2004, 2006 Setra S417
On certain motor coaches, the transverse control arm of the front axle might break as a result of extreme pressure (e.g., during a sudden application of the brakes at the final…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor coaches, the transverse control arm of the front axle might break as a result of extreme pressure (e.g., during a sudden application of the brakes at the final stage of the stop).
- Consequence
- This condition could result in a loss of steering control, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Setra technical representatives will contact the customer to set up an appointment to test the transverse control arm and, if necessary, will replace the transverse control arm free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2006. Owners may contact 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
- 06V207000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 2006
- Filed by
- SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- June 26, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 84
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
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 (2004, 2006): 2006, 2004
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