Recall 05V-228: 2003–2006 Setra S417

SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2005, covering about 317 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-228
Report date
May 17, 2005
Vehicles affected
317
Owners notified
May 24, 2005

The problem

Certain (36-58 passenger) motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." the parking brake indicator lamp illuminates in green and not red, when the parking brake is engaged.

The risk

Illumination in red is required by the applicable standard.

The fix

Dealers will install appropriate software to change the color of the parking brake indicator lamp from green to red free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2005. 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

ManufacturerSETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
ComponentParking Brake › Indicator Light
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V228000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Setra S4172003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years

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 05V-228?

Certain (36-58 passenger) motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." the parking brake indicator lamp illuminates in green and not red, when the parking brake is engaged.

How is recall 05V-228 fixed?

Dealers will install appropriate software to change the color of the parking brake indicator lamp from green to red free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2005. Owners may 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.