Report Receipt Date: APR 25, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V190000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 234

Manufacturer: Setra of North America


SUMMARY:
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 is expected to begin mid-June 2013. Owners may contact Setra Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. Setra's recall campaign number is 54.18U08765A.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.