Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V406000 Reported July 14, 2020

Esc switch can be disabled/ fmvss 136

Daimler Coaches North America · N/A · 64 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V406000
Manufacturer Campaign
43.54U20107A
Manufacturer
Daimler Coaches North America
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
64
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 14, 2020
Completion Rate
65.63

Defect Summary

Daimler coaches north america (dcna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 setra s407 and 2019-2020 setra s417tc motorcoaches. these vehicles are equipped with a driver-selected electronic stability control (esc) "off" switch for disabling the traction control portion of esc, allowing it to remain disabled at speeds above 20 km/h. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 136, "electronic stability control."

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle is operated above 20 km/h while the electronic stability control system is disabled, there is a greater chance of loss of stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dcna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the "esc off" switch with a new "tc-off" button, install an indicator light on the dashboard to indicate when the traction control is deactivated, and perform a software to prevent the esc system from being disabled, update free of charge. this recall began september 7, 2020. owners may contact dcna customer service at 1-800-206-9728. dcna's number for this recall is 43.54u20107a.

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 20V406000 or campaign 43.54U20107A.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V406000

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

What is recall 20V406000?

NHTSA recall 20V406000 was issued by Daimler Coaches North America on July 14, 2020. It addresses: Esc switch can be disabled/ fmvss 136. The recall affects approximately 64 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 20V406000 or the manufacturer campaign number 43.54U20107A. 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.