Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V497000 Reported December 23, 2003

Setra/fmvss 205/glazing materials

Q: What is recall 03V497000?

NHTSA recall 03V497000 was issued by Daimler Coaches North America on December 23, 2003. It addresses: Setra/fmvss 205/glazing materials. The recall affects approximately 97 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Daimler Coaches North America · N/A · 97 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V497000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Daimler Coaches North America

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 23, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain motor coaches equipped with emergency exit windows fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials." the emergency exit window was not marked correctly with the "dot" markings.

Safety Consequence

This does not meet the standards.

Corrective Action

Dealers are etching the correct marking into the glazing. owner notification began december 1, 2003 with phased mailing dates. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact setra at 1-800-882-8054.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Daimler Coaches North America dealer and reference recall ID 03V497000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V497000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V497000?

NHTSA recall 03V497000 was issued by Daimler Coaches North America on December 23, 2003. It addresses: Setra/fmvss 205/glazing materials. The recall affects approximately 97 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Coaches North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V497000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.