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NHTSA 05V228📅 May 19, 2005

2003–2006 Setra S417 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain (36-58 passenger) motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays." the parking brake indicator lamp illuminates in green and not red, when the parking brake is engaged.

💥 The risk

Illumination in red is required by the applicable standard.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install appropriate software to change the color of the parking brake indicator lamp from green to red free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2005. Owners may contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V228000
Manufacturer
SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
317
Component
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Owner phone
1-800-882-8054
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 24, 2005
Built
Sep 1, 2002 – Apr 30, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V228 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V228?

2003–2006 Setra S417. 317 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Setra dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-882-8054.