Recall 03V-497: 2003 Setra S417
SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Dec 23, 2003, covering about 97 vehicles.
The problem
On certain motor coaches equipped with emergency exit windows fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the emergency exit window was not marked correctly with the "DOT" markings.
The risk
This does not meet the standards.
The fix
Dealers are etching the correct marking into the glazing. Owner notification began december 1, 2003 with phased mailing dates. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
Notes
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V497000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-497?
On certain motor coaches equipped with emergency exit windows fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the emergency exit window was not marked correctly with the "DOT" markings.
How is recall 03V-497 fixed?
Dealers are etching the correct marking into the glazing. Owner notification began december 1, 2003 with phased mailing dates. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.