The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V317000·Announced 2013-07-22

Temsa Recalls 2013 TS30 Buses Due to Axle Shaft Breakage Risk

Temsa is recalling 10 model year 2013 TS30 buses because improper heat treatment may cause axle shafts to break, 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 (axle shafts) that can lead to a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. is recalling certain model year 2013 TS30 buses manufactured in April 2013. The recall involves 10 vehicles affected by a defect in the power train axle assembly.

The axle shafts may break due to improper heat treatment. If the axles break while driving, the bus could become stuck in traffic, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on August 20, 2013. Dealers will replace the axle shafts at no cost to owners. 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 TS30
Brand
TEMSA
Manufacturer
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
10

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)

  • TS30

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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