No complaints are listed for the 2012 Setra S417 TC. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SETRA S417 TC.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
Date: 2024-04-18. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Defect: Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Setra S417 TC and 2012-2016 Setra S 407 CC vehicles equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Consequence: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Daimler Coaches will replace the TWS kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches number for this recall is 86.20U24286A.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-01-20. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S417TC buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to October 3, 2011, and 2012 Setra S407CC buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to July 4, 2011, and equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separa (excerpt)
Consequence: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Setra will notify owners, and the seats will be inspected to determine if any welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact Setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or Recaro customer service at 1-248-484-3203. Setra's number for this recall is 91.10U10086A. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-06-25. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to April 2014, and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches manufactured August 2010 to March 2014. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
Consequence: An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Remedy: Setra will notify owners, and dealers will replace the control unit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014. Owners may call Setra customer service at 1-866-624-2622. Setra's number for this recall is 82.10M08198C. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recall No. 13V-465 and Setra has expanded the original population to include an additional 63 motorcoaches.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-10-29. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2012 S407 CC, 2007-2010 S417, and 2011-2013 S417 TC coaches equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to h (excerpt)
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact MCI at 1-866-624-2622 or Setra Customer Service Line at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's recall number is 54.10U09052A. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-09-25. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 S417 TC and 2012-2014 S407 CC motorcoaches. There may be an electrical overload in the control unit of the lights.
Consequence: An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
Remedy: Motor Coach Industries, the designated importer, will notify owners and replace the control unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-800-323-1290. Setra's recall number is 82.10M08198A.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-04-25. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Setra Luxury Coaches (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Setra S417 TC motorcoaches manufactured between May 2009 and March 2013 and model year 2012 and 2013 S407 motorcoaches manufactured between August 2010 and March 2013. Moisture can enter the remote diagnostic electrical connections socket in the engine compartment causing corrosion in the socket.
Consequence: Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Setra will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcoaches free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Setra Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. Setra's recall campaign number is 54.18U08765A.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-11-23. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Setra is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 S417, S417TC, and S407CC motorcoaches, manufactured from May 2009 through June 2012. An incorrect routing of the ground wire near the alternator may lead to the chaffing and abrasion of the wire.
Consequence: A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Setra's designated importer, Motor Coach Industries (MCI), will be conducting this recall. MCI will notify owners and will reroute the wiring free of charge. The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact Motor Coach Industries at 1-502-318-3077.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
5 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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11032397
Date: 2026-05-07. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This TI is a general TI for the correct procedure in case of an extraordinary occurrence in the field and not directly related to an US vehicle. This is an updated version.
10176409
Date: 2020-05-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
To confirm with a unique State of New Jersey requirement for the kneeling function of motor-coaches, Setra has revised software.
10156614
Date: 2019-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Policy on use of independent services, service providers or external suppliers within defect liability warranty and defect liability warranty extensions on Setra coaches.
10153362
Date: 2019-01-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Revision to battery testing inspection with Midtronics battery tester.
10138839
Date: 2018-04-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Conduct in the event of an extraordinary occurrences in the field - updating of