Setra S215 (1984) – 09V044000

Defect Description For Recall

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 An Adjacent Seat, A Label Meeting The Requirements Of S5.5.2 That Indicates The Location Of The Nearest Release Mechanism Shall Be Placed Within The Occupant Space. Example: “Emergency Exit InstruCTIons Located Next To Seat Ahead” These Labels Are Not Installed In The Motor Coaches Mentioned In The Example Above.

Make Of Vehicle

SETRA

Model Of Vehicle

S215

Year

1984

Recall Campaign Number

09V044000

Component Description

Equipment:Other:Labels

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Setra Of North America

Start Of Manufacture

19940401

End Of Manufacture

20010228

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

490

Date Owners Notified

20090601

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Coaches North America

Date Report Received

20090204

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

217