Bus — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2025-12-12

Origin: Germany

Setra bus: fuel tank frame may loosen, causing tank drop and fuel line damage.

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-12
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Setra
Models affected	S 515 LE, S 516 LE, S 518 LE
Defect	The frame on the fuel tank can come loose if the screws are not properly tightened. This can make the tank drop and damage the fuel lines, causing a large fuel leak, which could lead to a fire.
Remedy	Recall of the product from commercial users.
Recall number	SR/04307/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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