2018 Setra S 407 CC problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Setra S 407 CC — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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Does the 2018 Setra S 407 CC have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V406000Electrical SystemJuly 14, 2020 · 64 units

Defect

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."

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.

Remedy

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.

20V394000Body & StructureJuly 3, 2020 · 58 units

Defect

Daimler Coaches North America (DCNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Setra S407 and 2019-2020 S417 passenger coaches. The engine compartment flap may not have sufficient welding seams on the hinges, allowing the hinge connection to fail and the engine compartment flap to detach from the coach.

Consequence

If the engine compartment flap detaches from the coach while it is in motion, it can become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DCNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment flap seam welds and, if necessary, re-weld or replace the engine compartment flap, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact DCNA customer service at 1-905-403-7807. DCNA's number for this recall is 75.00U20104A. Recall 21V469 supersedes this recall.

18V327000SteeringMay 17, 2018 · 8 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

2018 Setra S 407 CC — common questions

Is the 2018 Setra S 407 CC reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Setra S 407 CC have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Setra S 407 CC. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

Does the 2018 Setra S 407 CC have recalls?

2018 Setra S 407 CC — common questions

Is the 2018 Setra S 407 CC reliable?

Does the 2018 Setra S 407 CC have recalls?

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