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Temsa TS35C Recall 15V885: Loose Steering Gearbox Bracket Can Cause Loss of Control

NHTSA campaign 15V885, reported December 29, 2015, 473 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain Temsa TS35C buses built between July 2008 and December 2015, the bolts that fasten the steering gearbox bracket may loosen over time. A loose bracket can compromise steering and lead to loss of vehicle control, which raises the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Temsa. Authorized dealers will replace the bracket fastener bolts at no cost to you. The recall began on February 4, 2016. You can contact Temsa customer service at 1-404-602-0151 for more information, and you can 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 15V885Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

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