TEMSA TS35C 2009: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V885000

Make Model Year
TEMSA TS35C 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-04 2015-12-29 2015-12-29

Production Dates: 2008-07-21 - 2015-12-12

Manufacturers Involved: Temsa

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 473

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. "Temsa" is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 TS35C buses manufactured July 21, 2008, to December 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the steering gearbox bracket fastener may loosen.

Consequence

If the bracket fasterner loosens it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.