The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V106000·Announced 2016-02-24

Temsa Recalls 2016 TS45 and TS35C Buses for Front Control Arm Defect

Temsa is recalling 70 model year 2016 TS45 and TS35C buses because front lower control arm housings may crack. This defect could cause a loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash.

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 (front suspension control arm) that can lead to loss of steering and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. is recalling certain model year 2016 TS35C buses manufactured between September 1, 2015, and January 31, 2016, and 2016 TS 45 buses manufactured between September 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015. The recall involves 70 vehicles in total.

In the affected buses, the front lower control arm housings may crack, allowing the components to separate. If this occurs, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms of the front axles free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Temsa representative CH Bus Sales at 1-407-271-8935 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEMSA TS45, TS35C
Brand
TEMSA
Manufacturer
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
70

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)

  • TS45
  • TS35C

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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