Vehicle recall 12V547000 · November 23, 2012
Setra S417 TC, S407 CC and 1 more model
An incorrect routing of the ground wire near the alternator may lead to the chaffing and abrasion of the wire.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 S417, S417TC, and S407CC motorcoaches, manufactured from May 2009 through June 2012. An incorrect routing of the ground wire near the alternator may lead to the chaffing and abrasion of the wire.
- Consequence
- A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Setra's designated importer, Motor Coach Industries (MCI), will be conducting this recall. MCI will notify owners and will reroute the wiring free of charge. The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-502-318-3077.
- Notes
- Setra's recall campaign number is 15.40U08377A.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V547000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 23, 2012
- Filed by
- SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15.40U08377A
- Owner notification
- December 14, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 198
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring; Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Setra S407 CC (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Setra S417 (2009): 2009
- Setra S417 TC (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
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