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HighNHTSA·12V018000·Announced 2012-01-12

TEMSA Recalls 2011-2012 TS35 Buses for ABS Warning Light Defect

TEMSA is recalling 2011-2012 TS35 buses because the ABS malfunction warning light does not illuminate during a check, potentially leaving drivers unaware of brake system issues.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (brake system warning) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential crash risk without confirmed fatalities or injuries.

Plain-English summary

TEMSA Global is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 TS35 buses due to a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." The defect involves the anti-lock brake system (ABS) malfunction warning indicator, which does not illuminate in a check lamp function when the ignition is turned to the 'ON' or 'RUN' position.

Without the check lamp feature, drivers may not be aware that the indicator lamp is not working properly. If there were an ABS problem, the driver would not receive a warning. A malfunctioning anti-lock brake system may increase the risk of a crash.

The safety recall began on March 15, 2012. TEMSA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Owners may contact TEMSA at 1-407-601-7801 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEMSA TS35
Brand
TEMSA
Manufacturer
TEMSA GLOBAL
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
40

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TS35

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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