Skip to main content

NHTSA recall,

Setra S417 (2009-2020) and Setra S407 (2012-2019)

Setra S417 and S407 vehicles have switches that may fail to illuminate correctly, distracting the driver and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Daimler Coaches North America 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, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

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.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2026, and affects 511 vehicles nationwide. Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026.

More electrical system defect recalls

What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Setra affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • S407, model years 2012 to 2019
  • S417, model years 2009 to 2020

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Daimler Coaches North America
Component
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26V176000
Vehicles affected
511
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-416-624-3558

All recalls from Daimler Coaches North America

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

More from this company

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)