| Make : SETRA | Model : S417 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020901 - 20031130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V017000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031216 | Date Received by ODI: 20040106 | Date Added to Database: 20040115 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 54.10W009 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 102 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, INCORRECT 7.5 AMP FUSES WERE INSTALLED IN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) CIRCUIT. THE CORRECT FUSE IS 25 AMP. |
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Consequence:
THE FUSE MAY BURN OUT AND RENDER THE ABS INOPERATIVE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK RESULTING IN SKIDDING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASKING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE FUSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2003 WITH PHASED MAILING DATES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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