Recall 26V176 covers 511 2009-2020 Setra S407 and S417 buses for faulty switch lighting. Repair will be free at any franchised Setra dealer once available.
Setra is recalling 511 2009-2020 S407 and S417 coaches under recall 26V176 because switches for the hazard lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning, and fan speed can fail to illuminate correctly. Switches that are too bright, too dim, or dark can distract the driver and raise crash risk; the Setra dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On 2009-2020 Setra S407 and S417 coaches, the affected parts are rocker switches on the instrument panel. These switches control items such as the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed. The switch lighting is supposed to help the driver identify the control and see its status in low-light conditions.
The defect is in the way those switches illuminate. Setra reported that the switch lighting was not set up to meet the required control-and-display standard because of an oversight in how the rule was interpreted. That means the issue is with visibility and compliance of the controls, not a broken engine, brake, or steering part.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver would only notice that the affected switch lights do not illuminate correctly when using or checking the controls.
Who's affected?
Spans S407 and S417 coach buses across the 2009-2020 model years, all tied to the same rocker switches in the wiring and instrument panel.
| 2019 Setra S407 | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2019 Setra S407 | instrument panel |
| 2014 Setra S407 | wiring |
| 2014 Setra S407 | instrument panel |
| 2015 Setra S407 | wiring |
| 2015 Setra S407 | instrument panel |
| 2016 Setra S407 | wiring |
| 2016 Setra S407 | instrument panel |
| 2017 Setra S407 | wiring |
| 2017 Setra S407 | instrument panel |
| 2018 Setra S407 | wiring |
| 2018 Setra S407 | instrument panel |
| 2018 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2018 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2019 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2019 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2020 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2020 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2017 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2017 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2010 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2010 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2011 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2011 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2012 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2012 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2013 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2013 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2014 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2014 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2015 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2015 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2016 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2016 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2009 Setra S417 | wiring |
| 2009 Setra S417 | instrument panel |
| 2012 Setra S407 | wiring |
| 2012 Setra S407 | instrument panel |
| 2013 Setra S407 | wiring |
| 2013 Setra S407 | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 511 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Switches that are too bright, too dim, or unlit can pull the driver's attention away from the road and increase the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, use extra care in low light and contact a franchised Setra dealer for next steps. Repair will be free at any franchised Setra dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2020 Setra S407 or S417 is included in this recall.
- Watch for Setra's owner letter because the final repair is still under development.
- Call Setra customer service at 1-416-624-3558 with questions, and reference recall number 26V176 when you call.
- Contact a franchised Setra dealer to ask about interim guidance for the switch-illumination issue until the free repair opens.
- Drive with extra attention to the dashboard switches, especially at night, until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is still under development. Once available, a Setra technician will address the switches for the hazard warning lights, defroster, heating and air conditioning system, and fan speed so the controls illuminate correctly. The final dealer repair will be free once it opens. For prior related repairs, Daimler Coaches lists reimbursement for parts, labor, fees, and taxes, with claims handled through its Jacksonville reimbursement address. Keep repair invoices and payment records for the service desk or Daimler Coaches customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 23, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V176?
Recall 26V176 covers 511 2009-2020 Setra S407 and S417 vehicles with switches that fail to illuminate correctly. The hazard warning light, defroster, heating and air conditioning, and fan-speed switches are involved. Setra is developing the recall remedy.
What should I do if my 2009-2020 Setra S407 or S417 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach is included in recall 26V176. If it is, contact Setra customer service at 1-416-624-3558 and ask what interim guidance applies while the remedy is under development. Reference recall number 26V176 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recalled safety defects at no cost. The final remedy for recall 26V176 is still under development, and the dealer repair will be free once Setra opens the repair process.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is driver distraction. Switches that are too bright, too dim, or not illuminated can distract the driver while using controls or searching for them, increasing crash risk. The recall covers the switch illumination defect tied to FMVSS number 101.
When will owners be notified about recall 26V176?
Owner notification letters were scheduled for May 15, 2026. If you bought the coach used or never received a letter, check your VIN instead of relying on mail history. The VIN decides whether your specific Setra is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V176000 |
|---|---|
| Setra customer service | 1-416-624-3558 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V176 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V176000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →