Setra S407, S417: Structure — hinge and attachments

Affects Setra S407, S417 · 2009–2020 — about 530 vehicles.

The hazard

A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is TI#: 75.00U21166A. This recall supersedes previous recall number 20V394.

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