NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Setra S407 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Setra S407 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Setra dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Setra S407. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NHTSA #26V176000

Reported March 23, 2026 · Daimler Coaches North America

Potentially affected: 511 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Daimler Coaches will repair the hazard warning lights switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

NHTSA #21V469000

Reported June 23, 2021 · Daimler Coaches North America

Potentially affected: 530 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Setra S417 and 2012-2019 Setra S407 vehicles. The hinge on the engine compartment flap may crack, which could result in the flap detaching from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

A detached engine compartment flap can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will attach a restraining tether to the engine compartment flap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact Daimler Coaches' customer service at 1-416-624-3558. Daimler Coaches' number for this recall is TI#: 75.00U21166A. This recall supersedes previous recall number 20V394.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Setra S407 model years

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