NHTSA recall 14V723000
Steering
Setra S407
Reported Nov 12, 20141 vehicles affectedSetra of North AmericaMaker’s number N/ABuilt Aug 1, 2011 – Aug 1, 2011
The defect
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling one model year 2012 S407 motorcoach manufactured August 1, 2011. The affected motorcoach may have had its intermediate steering shaft replaced with an undersized intermediate steering shaft.
The risk
Under heavy steering load, the telescopic intermediate steering shaft may separate, resulting in a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Setra has notified the one vehicle owner and replaced the affected intermediate shaft, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-866-624-2622.