NHTSA recall 21V469000
Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
Setra S407 and 1 more
Reported Jun 23, 2021530 vehicles affectedDaimler Coaches North AmericaMaker’s number TI #: 75.00U21166A
The defect
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle.
The risk
A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is TI#: 75.00U21166A. This recall supersedes previous recall number 20V394.