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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V885000·Announced 2015-12-29

Temsa Recalls TS35C Buses Due to Steering Gearbox Fastener Issue

Temsa is recalling 2008-2016 TS35C buses because a steering gearbox bracket fastener may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

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 (steering gearbox fastener) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase 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 2008-2016 TS35C buses manufactured between July 21, 2008, and December 12, 2015. The recall involves 473 vehicles where the steering gearbox bracket fastener may loosen.

If the bracket fastener loosens, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastener bolts free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact Temsa customer service 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 — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
473

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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