TEMSA TS35C 2013: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V111000

Make Model Year
TEMSA TS35C 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-04-03 2013-03-29 2013-03-29

Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2013-02-28

Manufacturers Involved: Temsa

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Temsa Global is recalling certain model year 2013 TS35C motorcoach buses manufactured between January 2013 and February 2013 and equipped without a key on the steering column. A component within the steering column may cause the steering wheel to lock.

Consequence

If the steering locks unexpectedly, it would hinder the driver's ability to turn, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Temsa Global will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the affected buses, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Owners may contact Temsa 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