Daimler Coaches North America Recalls Setra S417 and S407 Buses
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Daimler Coaches North America is recalling certain Setra S417 and S407 buses due to switches that may fail to illuminate correctly, potentially distracting drivers and increasing crash risks.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Daimler Coaches North America is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles because the switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles, with approximately 10,220 units potentially involved. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V176000.
What You Should Do
The remedy is currently under development. Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on May 15, 2026, and may contact Daimler Coaches customer service at 1-416-624-3558 for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall matters because improperly illuminated switches could distract drivers, increasing the risk of a crash and potential injuries.
Source
Information from NHTSA, campaign number 26V176000. Visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V176000 for more details.
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