2000 Setra S217
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2000 Setra S217. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2000 Setra S217. Newest first.
Setra IS recalling 490 my 1984-2001 S215, my 1994-2002 S217 and my 2003-2009 S417 motor coaches equipped with emergency exits. these motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." when a release mechanism IS not located within an occupant space of…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, without the correct instructions a passenger may not know how to unlatch and open the emergency exit increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will send labels with a service instructions explaining the location of the labels free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during march 2009. owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
Setra IS recalling 265 my 1994-2002 S217 hdh motor coaches. due to the result from high load on the vehicles, the wheel hub at the front axle could become damaged, fatigue and fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The flange may separate from the wheel and then completely become loose from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will change the wheel hub with a reinforced wheel hub free of charge. the recall began on decemeber 23, 2008. owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.
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