Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V327000 Reported May 17, 2018

Steering drop arm failure

Daimler Coaches North America · N/A · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V327000
Manufacturer Campaign
46.40U10716A
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 17, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Setra of north america (setra) is recalling certain 2017-2018 setra s417 tc and s407 cc motorcoaches. the steering drop arm nut may loosen, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

Safety Consequence

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Setra will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering drop arm and nut, free of charge. the recall began on july 9, 2018. owners may contact setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947. setra's number for this recall is 46.40u10716a.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Coaches North America dealer and reference recall ID 18V327000 or campaign 46.40U10716A.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V327000

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

What is recall 18V327000?

NHTSA recall 18V327000 was issued by Daimler Coaches North America on May 17, 2018. It addresses: Steering drop arm failure. The recall affects approximately 8 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 18V327000 or the manufacturer campaign number 46.40U10716A. 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.