2013 Setra S407 CC recalls and problems
The 2013 Setra S407 CC has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Setra dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2013 Setra S407 CC vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2013 Setra S407 CC recalls
Recall 24V-277: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Setra S417 TC and 2012-2016 Setra S 407 CC vehicles equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Daimler Coaches will replace the TWS kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches number for this recall is 86.20U24286A.
Recall 14V-369: Electrical System
Problem: Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to April 2014, and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to March 2014. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
Risk: An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Fix: Setra will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control unit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014. Owners may call Setra customer service at 1-866-624-2622. Setra's number for this recall is 82.10M08198C. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recall No. 13V-465 and Setra has expanded the original population to include an additional 63 motorcoaches.
Recall 13V-465: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System
Problem: Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
Risk: An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Fix: Motor Coach Industries, the designated importer, will notify owners and replace the control unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-800-323-1290. Setra's recall number is 82.10M08198A.
Recall 12V-547: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Risk: A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Other Setra S407 CC years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Setra S407 CC have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2013 Setra S407 CC: 24V-277 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 14V-369 (electrical system), 13V-465 (exterior lighting, electrical system), 12V-547 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Setra recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Setra dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.