NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Setra S217 Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Setra S217 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Setra dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Setra S217. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1996 Setra S217 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Setra S217, describing incidents dated August 23, 2009.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10281603 · Filed
BUS WITH EXTREME BLACK AND THICK EXHAUST EMISSIONS JBC COACH SENTRA LICENSE PLATE NUMBER BM3 148 FROM ORILLIA TO TORONTO ON SUNDAY AUG.23,2009. *TR
EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL/FMVSS 217
NHTSA #09V044000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported February 4, 2009 · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 490 vehicles
Owners notified June 1, 2009 · Vehicles built January 1, 1994 – April 30, 2001 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
SETRA IS RECALLING 490 MY 1984-2001 S215, MY 1994-2002 S217 AND MY 2003-2009 S417 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH EMERGENCY EXITS. THESE MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." WHEN A RELEASE MECHANISM IS NOT LOCATED WITHIN AN OCCUPANT SPACE OF AN ADJACENT SEAT, A LABEL MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF S5.5.2 THAT INDICATES THE LOCATION OF THE NEAREST RELEASE MECHANISM SHALL BE PLACED WITHIN THE OCCUPANT SPACE. EXAMPLE: "EMERGENCY EXIT INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED NEXT TO SEAT AHEAD" THESE LABELS ARE NOT INSTALLED IN THE MOTOR COACHES MENTIONED IN THE EXAMPLE ABOVE.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL SEND LABELS WITH A SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS EXPLAINING THE LOCATION OF THE LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
FRONT AXLE WHEEL HUB
NHTSA #08V219000 · Power Train — Axle Hubs · NHTSA notice
Reported May 15, 2008 · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 265 vehicles
Owners notified December 23, 2008 · Vehicles built January 1, 1994 – December 31, 2002 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
SETRA IS RECALLING 265 MY 1994-2002 S217 HDH MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO THE RESULT FROM HIGH LOAD ON THE VEHICLES, THE WHEEL HUB AT THE FRONT AXLE COULD BECOME DAMAGED, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
Safety consequence
THE FLANGE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL AND THEN COMPLETELY BECOME LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE WHEEL HUB WITH A REINFORCED WHEEL HUB FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Setra S217 model years
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