Daimler Coaches North America: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Daimler Coaches North America in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 6, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SETRA\FUEL TANK LEAKS

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, UNDER SOME CONDITIONS, CRACKS AND FISSURES CAN FORM ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE TANKS' SIDE WALLS, LEADING TO FUEL LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ID: 04V219000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 71

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF A IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 20, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SETRA/FMVSS 101/DISPLAY CONTROLS

CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CONTROLS FOR THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL, HEATING/AIR-CONDITIONING FAN, AND WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM HAS ONLY ONE LEVEL OF BRIGHTNESS AND IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE CORRECT BRIGHTNESS SHOULD PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF BRIGHTNESS AND BE ADJUSTABLE.

NHTSA ID: 04V091000

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# of Units Affected: 117

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING A NIGHT-TIME SITUATION THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER NOT TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

SETRA TECHNICIANS WILL GO TO CUSTOMER LOCATIONS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL SWITCH. THIS RECALL BEGAN APRIL 6, 2004, WITH PHASED COMPLETION 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 6, 2004

(Campaign #: 54.10W009)

SETRA/ANTILOCK BRAKE CIRCUIT FUSE

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, INCORRECT 7.5 AMP FUSES WERE INSTALLED IN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) CIRCUIT. THE CORRECT FUSE IS 25 AMP.

NHTSA ID: 04V017000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 102

Consequence Summary:

THE FUSE MAY BURN OUT AND RENDER THE ABS INOPERATIVE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK RESULTING IN SKIDDING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASKING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE FUSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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