2004 Setra S417 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear 2011-04-06 · campaign 11V220000 · 171 vehicles
Defect: SETRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2010 S417 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 S417 TC MOTOR COACHES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS." THE PARTITION GLASS BEHIND THE DRIVER OF EACH AFFECTED BUS DOES NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY DOT MARKINGS AS SPECIFIED AND WAS NOT MARKED CORRECTLY.
Risk: COMPLIANCE TO FMVSS 205 IS REQUIRED FOR ANY AND ALL VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES TO ASSURE MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARTITION GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-07 · TI No.: 00.00K00039H · Other
this ti is a general ti for the correct procedure in case of an extraordinary occurrence in the field and not directly related to an us vehicle. this is an updated version.
What owners report
2005-01-10 · Suspension:front · 200 mi“2004 ski-doo summit highmark x upon backing down from carrier left front ski snagged under loading ramp and brought the sled to a stop. later it was noticed that the lower front a-arm had been torn from its rear mount. at the time i was told the sled was totaled by the dealer, a month later the bulkhead that had failed was available separately. upo…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.