The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V185000·Announced 2013-05-08

Temsa Recalls TS35C Coach Buses Due to Fuel Tank Leak Risk

Temsa is recalling 172 model year 2011-2013 TS35C coach buses because a production error may cause the fuel tank to leak, posing a fire 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 fuel leak that may result in a fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 TS35C coach buses manufactured between November 2010 and February 2013. The recall affects 172 vehicles.

Due to a production process error, the fuel tank may develop a leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Owners may contact CH Bus sales at 1-407-271-8935 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 — Coach Bus
Hazard
Affected units
172

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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