2012 SETRA S407 CC; 2007 SETRA S417; 2008 SETRA S417; 2009 SETRA S417; 2010 SETRA S417; 2011 SETRA S417 TC; 2012 SETRA S417 TC; 2013 SETRA S417 TC
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Setra of North America is recalling certain model year 2012 S407 CC, 2007-2010 S417, and 2011-2013 S417 TC coaches equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters. These devices contain an epoxy sealing compound that was found to conduct electricity after exposure to heat, which can cause the material to melt and burn, creating a fire risk.
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent, will notify owners. Sure Power will replace the affected equalizers or converters at no charge. Owners should contact MCI at 1-866-624-2622 or Setra Customer Service at 1-800-241-2947 and reference Setra's recall number 54.10U09052A.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Setra's importer and designated agent for sales, service and warranty, will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact MCI at 1-866-624-2622 or Setra Customer Service Line at 1-800-241-2947. Setra's recall number is 54.10U09052A.
Setra of North America (Setra) is recalling certain model year 2012 S407 CC, 2007-2010 S417, and 2011-2013 S417 TC coaches equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
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