The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V111000·Announced 2013-03-29

Temsa Recalls 2013 TS35C Motorcoaches Due to Steering Lock Risk

Temsa is recalling 25 model year 2013 TS35C motorcoaches because a steering column component may cause the wheel to lock, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering lock) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. is recalling certain model year 2013 TS35C motorcoach buses manufactured between January 2013 and February 2013. The recall affects 25 vehicles that were equipped without a key on the steering column.

A component within the steering column may cause the steering wheel to lock unexpectedly. If this occurs, it would hinder the driver's ability to turn, increasing the risk of a crash.

Temsa Global will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the affected buses free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Owners may contact Temsa at 1-404-602-0151 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEMSA TS35C
Brand
TEMSA
Manufacturer
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
25

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)

  • TS35C

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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