United StatesCertain 2009–2020 Setra S417 and 2012–2019 Setra S407 vehicles are affected; the switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly. They were recalled because the switches can be too bright, too dim, or not illuminated, causing noncompliance with FMVSS 101 and a distraction that increases crash risk. Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026, and owners may call Daimler Coaches customer service at 1-416-624-3558.
What's being recalled
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V176000
The hazard
The driver may be distracted by switches that are too bright or by searching for switches that are too dim or not illuminated, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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