2001 Setra S217
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2001 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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Power train › Axle assembly
TL* the contact owns 2001 setra S217 bus. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions; there was an excessive vibration. the driver pulled over to the side of the road. The rear passenger axle broke in half. the tag tire went underneath the bus. the vehicle was towed…
TL* the contact owns 2001 setra S217 bus. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions; there was an excessive vibration. the driver pulled over to the side of the road. The rear passenger axle broke in half. the tag tire went underneath the bus. the vehicle was towed to the business establishment. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 418,680. js updated 2/26/10 *cn the axle broke due to excessive rust. Updated 10/04/10
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