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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V310000·Announced 2017-05-10

Temsa Recalls 2014-2017 TS45 Motorcoaches Due to Loose Leveling Valve Linkage

Temsa is recalling 2014-2017 TS45 motorcoaches because improper fasteners on the leveling valve linkage may loosen and detach, potentially damaging tires and 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 (loose components) that may damage tires 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 2014-2017 TEMSA TS 45 motorcoaches. The recall addresses a defect where improper fasteners were used to attach the leveling valve linkage mechanism. As a result, the components may loosen and detach.

The loose parts may damage the tires, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 2, 2017.

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will install new brackets and fasteners free of charge. Owners may contact CH Bus Sales at 1-407-271-8935 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
TEMSA TS45
Brand
TEMSA
Manufacturer
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcoach
Hazard
Affected units
167

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)

  • TS45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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