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Temsa TS45 Recall 15V479: Parking Brakes May Drag and Overheat, Raising Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 15V479, reported July 30, 2015, 64 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Low air pressure from the inversion relay valve can leave the rear axle parking brake system with too little pressure. While the coach is moving, the parking brakes may drag, causing the disc brakes to overheat and increasing the risk of a fire.

If you own a 2013 to 2016 Temsa TS45 coach built between July 1, 2013 and July 28, 2015, the manufacturer will notify you and an authorized dealer will repair the parking brake system free of charge. You can contact Temsa customer service at 1-404-602-0151. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V479Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Problem
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 TS45 coaches manufactured from July 1, 2013, through July 28, 2015. Due to the low output pressure of the inversion relay valve, the affected coaches may have insufficient air pressure for the rear axle parking brake system.
Risk
The low air pressure may cause the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is in motion resulting in the overheating of the disc brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. 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.

Affected vehicles

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