Vehicle recall 26V176000 · March 23, 2026
Setra S417 and S407
The switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Consequence
- The driver may be distracted by switches that are too bright or by searching for switches that are too dim or not illuminated, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V176000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 2026
- Filed by
- Daimler Coaches North America
- Owner notification
- May 11, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 511
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Switches/knobs/buttons; Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Vehicles covered
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