2009-2020 Setra S417, 2012-2019 Setra S407 recall: Switch May Fail to Illuminate Correctly/FMVSS 101
Report received by NHTSA: March 23, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
511 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2009-2020 Setra S417, 2012-2019 Setra S407.
- Compared with
Daimler Coaches North America has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
13 earlier NHTSA recalls by Daimler Coaches North America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 4, 2026 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business, 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Premium recall: Defective Door Control Valve May Prevent Door from Opening
- March 5, 2025 Daimler Coaches North America recall: Driver's Seat Backrest Malfunction/FMVSS 207, 210 (agency record)
- April 18, 2024 Daimler Coaches North America recall: Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient (agency record)
- Feb. 26, 2024 Daimler Coaches North America recall: Roof Hatch Handle May Break/FMVSS 217 (agency record)
- Feb. 23, 2024 Daimler Coaches North America recall: Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Setra S407 2012-2019
- Setra S417 2009-2020
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V176000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Coaches North America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 511 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record