Recall 26V176000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V176000. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 511 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
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.
Defect Summary
Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed may fail to illuminate correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other DAIMLER COACHES NORTH AMERICA Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent DAIMLER COACHES NORTH AMERICA Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V063000 | Feb 4, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | MERCEDES-BENZ | 51 |
| 25V144000 | Mar 5, 2025 | SEATS | MERCEDES-BENZ | 162 |
| 24V277000 | Apr 18, 2024 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | SETRA | 79 |
| 24V151000 | Feb 26, 2024 | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM | MERCEDES-BENZ | 111 |
| 24V141000 | Feb 23, 2024 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | MERCEDES-BENZ | 77 |
| 23V893000 | Dec 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MERCEDES-BENZ | 66 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.