Daimler Coaches North America Recalls Setra S417 and S407 Buses

Source: NHTSA · United States

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
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