The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V135000·Announced 2013-04-10

Temsa TS30 and TS35C Motor Coach Buses Recalled for Brake Gauge Defects

Temsa is recalling 2011-2013 TS35C and 2012-2013 TS30 motor coach buses because air brake gauges and ABS indicators may fail to display accurate information, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air brake system that explicitly 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 2011-2013 TS35C and 2012-2013 TS30 motor coach buses. The recall addresses two specific defects in the electrical system and instrument cluster. First, the two service air brake pressure gauges both read the pressure of the same air tank, meaning they do not provide independent readings for the dual brake systems. Second, the ABS system malfunction indicator light does not illuminate momentarily when the key is turned to the 'ON' or 'RUN' position, which is required for a system check.

These defects cause the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." Without accurate gauges, a driver may not notice a pressure change in the secondary brake system. Additionally, the driver may not be aware of an ABS issue because the indicator bulb does not illuminate as expected. The source states that either issue increases the risk of a crash.

Temsa will notify owners and update the software free of charge to correct the issue. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact Temsa Global at 1-404-602-0151 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEMSA TS30, TS35C
Brand
TEMSA
Manufacturer
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
228

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 (2)

  • TS30
  • TS35C

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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