NHTSA recall 05V229000
Parking brake › Indicator light
Setra S417
Reported May 10, 2005317 vehicles affectedSETRA OF NORTH AMERICABuilt Sep 1, 2002 – Apr 30, 2005
The defect
On certain 36-58 passenger motor coaches, the parking brake indicator light on the dashboard may illuminate in limited circumstances even though the parking brake IS not engaged.
The risk
The driver may misinterpret the signal and wrongly assume the parking brake IS engaged. the vehicle could roll unaware, which could result in a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the parking brake pressure switch free of charge. the recall on may 24, 2005. owners may contract setra at 1-800-882-8054.