Setra S417 TC, S407 CC: Electronic stability control (esc)

Affects Setra S417 TC, S407 CC · 2018–2020 — about 64 vehicles.

The hazard

If the vehicle is operated above 20 km/h while the Electronic Stability Control system is disabled, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DCNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the "ESC OFF" switch with a new "TC-Off" button, install an indicator light on the dashboard to indicate when the traction control is deactivated, and perform a software to prevent the ESC system from being disabled, update free of charge. This recall began September 7, 2020. Owners may contact DCNA customer service at 1-800-206-9728. DCNA's number for this recall is 43.54U20107A.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational