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1996 Setra S217 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Setra S217. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1996 Setra S217 recalls, newest first

February 4, 2009NHTSA 09V044000490 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Setra is recalling 490 my 1984-2001 S215, my 1994-2002 S217 and my 2003-2009 S417 motor coaches equipped with emergency exits. These motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." when a release mechanism is not located within an occupant space of an adjacent seat, a label meeting the requirements of S5.5.2 that indicates the location of the nearest release mechanism shall be placed within the occupant space. Example: "emergency exit instructions located next to seat ahead" these labels are not installed in the motor coaches mentioned in the example above.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, without the correct instructions a passenger may not know how to unlatch and open the emergency exit increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will send labels with a service instructions explaining the location of the labels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2009. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 15, 2008NHTSA 08V219000265 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle hubs

Summary
Setra is recalling 265 my 1994-2002 S217 hdh motor coaches. Due to the result from high load on the vehicles, the wheel hub at the front axle could become damaged, fatigue and fracture.
Consequence
The flange may separate from the wheel and then completely become loose from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will change the wheel hub with a reinforced wheel hub free of charge. The recall began on decemeber 23, 2008. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Setra S217 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system1

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Other 1996 Setra models

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Questions

Does the 1996 Setra S217 have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Setra S217 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Setra dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Setra S217?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.