CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- Problem
- Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain model year 2016 TS35C buses manufactured September 1, 2015, to January 31, 2016, and 2016 TS 45 buses manufactured September 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015. In the affected buses, the front lower control arm housings may crack, allowing the components to separate.
- Risk
- If the control arm cracks and the components separate, a loss of steering would occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms of the front axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Temsa representative CH Bus Sales at 1-407-271-8935.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Temsa buses may have front lower control arm housings that can crack. If a control arm cracks and its components separate, the bus can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected bus, Temsa will notify you, and an authorized dealer will replace the lower control arms on the front axle at no cost to you. Owners can also contact Temsa's representative, CH Bus Sales, at 1-407-271-8935. You can check whether your vehicle is covered by entering its VIN in the NHTSA recall lookup tool.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Temsa TS35C | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Temsa TS45 | 2016 |