Recall 13V465 covers 243 2011-2014 Setra S417 Tc and S407 Cc motorcoaches for light-control-unit overload. Repair is free at any franchised Setra dealer.
Setra is recalling 243 2011-2014 S417 Tc and S407 Cc motorcoaches under recall 13V465 because the lighting control unit can overload. An overload can cause a short circuit or vehicle fire, and the Setra dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The exterior lighting control unit on 2011-2014 Setra S417 Tc and S407 Cc motorcoaches is the electrical module that manages power to the coach's outside lights. It is supposed to route current through the lighting circuits so the lamps turn on and stay lit when the driver selects them.
On affected motorcoaches, the problem is an electrical overload inside that lighting control unit. An overload means the circuit is carrying more electrical load than the unit is built to handle. That extra load can damage the unit and interrupt the exterior lighting it controls.
There is no warning sign before failure. The coach can appear normal until the lighting control unit overloads, so the VIN decides whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
Includes both exterior lighting and electrical system components across the S417 Tc and S407 Cc coach models.
| 2012 Setra S417 Tc | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2012 Setra S417 Tc | electrical system |
| 2013 Setra S417 Tc | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 Setra S417 Tc | electrical system |
| 2014 Setra S417 Tc | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Setra S417 Tc | electrical system |
| 2013 Setra S407 Cc | electrical system |
| 2011 Setra S417 Tc | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Setra S417 Tc | electrical system |
| 2014 Setra S407 Cc | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Setra S407 Cc | electrical system |
| 2012 Setra S407 Cc | Exterior lighting |
| 2012 Setra S407 Cc | electrical system |
| 2013 Setra S407 Cc | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 243 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical overload can create a short circuit or vehicle fire. Schedule the recall repair soon, and treat any sign of electrical trouble as a reason to stop and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Setra dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2014 Setra S417 Tc or S407 Cc is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Setra service center with your VIN result before scheduling service.
- Reference recall number 13V465 and Setra recall 82.10M08198A when you call.
- Schedule the free lighting-control-unit replacement that fixes the overload risk in the exterior lighting electrical system.
- Bring the owner notice mailed on November 25, 2013, if you have it.
What happens at the repair
The filing says Motor Coach Industries will notify owners and replace the lighting control unit free of charge. Because the current remedy status is not listed here, confirm repair availability before planning the service visit. Once the repair is open, a Setra technician replaces the control unit tied to the motorcoach lighting system. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| September 25, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 25, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V465?
Recall 13V465 covers 243 2011-2014 Setra S417 Tc and S407 Cc motorcoaches with an electrical overload in the lights control unit. NHTSA campaign 13V465 lists the safety consequence as a short circuit or vehicle fire. The free remedy is control-unit replacement.
What should I do if my 2011-2014 Setra S417 Tc or S407 Cc is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcoach is included in recall 13V465. If it is, contact a franchised Setra service location or Motor Coach Industries at 1-800-323-1290 and ask for the free lights control-unit replacement. Reference Setra recall number 82.10M08198A when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V465, Motor Coach Industries, the designated importer, replaces the lights control unit free of charge for included Setra S417 Tc and S407 Cc motorcoaches.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is electrical overload in the lights control unit. NHTSA campaign 13V465 lists the consequence as a short circuit or vehicle fire. Confirm the VIN, then arrange the free control-unit replacement before keeping the motorcoach in regular service.
What if I bought this Setra motorcoach used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your S417 Tc or S407 Cc is included, then give recall 13V465 and Setra recall number 82.10M08198A to the service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V465000 |
|---|---|
| Setra customer service | 1-800-323-1290 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V465 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V465000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →