Feds Deny Bus Company's Safety Shortcut Plea for Old Models
Published Date: 3/16/2026
Notice
Summary
Daimler Coaches North America found some of their Setra buses from 2009 to 2020 didn’t fully meet safety rules about controls and displays. They asked the government to ignore this issue, saying it’s not a big safety risk, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said no. This means Daimler must follow all safety rules, and bus owners might see updates or fixes soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
NHTSA Finds Increased Safety Risk
NHTSA found that certain controls on the affected Setra buses do not meet FMVSS No. 101 illumination and dimming requirements: the hazard warning symbol does not illuminate, and identifiers for windshield defog/defrost and some HVAC controls are not dimmable. NHTSA concluded this noncompliance increases the risk of a vehicle crash and is not inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
Owners to Get Free Remedy Notice
NHTSA denied Daimler Coaches North America's petition, so Daimler must notify owners and provide a free remedy for the noncompliant buses. The decision covers approximately 538 Setra motorcoaches (MY 2012–2019 S407 and MY 2009–2020 S417) manufactured between May 19, 2009 and January 30, 2019, under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120.
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