Setra Recalls
32 recalls on record · December 23, 2003 to March 23, 2026 · Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
March 23, 2026VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2009–2020 Electrical System recall
Hazard: The driver may be distracted by switches that are too bright or by searching for switches that are too dim or not illuminated, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 18, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2011–2016 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
June 23, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2009–2020 Structure recall
Hazard: A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.
July 14, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2018–2020 Electronic Stability Control (Esc) recall
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.
July 3, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2018–2020 Structure recall
Hazard: If the engine compartment flap detaches from the coach while it is in motion, it can become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 2, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2017–2020 Structure recall
Hazard: A detached door can increase the risk of injury to the coach occupants or the detached door could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 17, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2017–2018 Steering recall
Hazard: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
February 14, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2006–2010 Structure recall
Hazard: If the doorway strip does not function properly, there is an increased risk of a pinch injury.
May 19, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2017 Structure recall
Hazard: Any panels that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 8, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2005–2009 Suspension recall
Hazard: Should the tube crack and separate from the shaft of the vehicle, loss of vehicle control is possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
January 20, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2011–2012 Seats recall
Hazard: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
November 12, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2012 Steering recall
Hazard: Under heavy steering load, the telescopic intermediate steering shaft may separate, resulting in a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
June 25, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2011–2014 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
October 29, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2007–2013 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
September 25, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2011–2014 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: An electrical overload may result in a short circuit or vehicle fire.
July 24, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2013 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the control arm loosens, it could reduce the driver's ability to control the direction of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 25, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2011–2013 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Corrosion in the socket can lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a fire.
November 23, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2009–2013 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A damaged alternator ground wire could result in a short circuit and may lead to a vehicle fire.
April 6, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2003–2011 Visibility recall
Hazard: COMPLIANCE TO FMVSS 205 IS REQUIRED FOR ANY AND ALL VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES TO ASSURE MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
December 13, 2010VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2009–2011 Visibility recall
Hazard: COMPLIANCE TO FMVSS 205 IS REQUIRED FOR ANY AND ALL VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES TO ASSURE MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
February 4, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 1984–2009 Equipment recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, WITHOUT THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS A PASSENGER MAY NOT KNOW HOW TO UNLATCH AND OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
May 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 1994–2002 Power Train recall
Hazard: THE FLANGE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND THEN COMPLETELY BECOME LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
May 8, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2003–2007 Electrical System recall
Hazard: THIS COULD LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLY A SUBSEQUENT FIRE.
May 4, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2003–2007 Electrical System recall
Hazard: IF THE OPEN WIRE ENDS COME INTO CONTACT WITH PARTS OF THE FRAME, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT TO OCCUR AND THEN A SUBSEQUENT FIRE.
June 29, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2003–2006 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: REPROGRAMMING THE ECM WILL PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF A TURBOCHARGER FAILURE FROM PROGRESSING TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
June 13, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2004–2006 Suspension recall
Hazard: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
May 17, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2003–2006 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: ILLUMINATION IN RED IS REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE STANDARD.
May 10, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2003–2006 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: THE DRIVER MAY MISINTERPRET THE SIGNAL AND WRONGLY ASSUME THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL UNAWARE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
May 6, 2004VehiclesNHTSA
Setra, Evobus 2003–2004 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF A IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
February 20, 2004VehiclesNHTSA
Setra 2003–2004 Electrical System recall
Hazard: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING A NIGHT-TIME SITUATION THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER NOT TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.