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Temsa TS45 Recall 16V591: Rear Tires May Rub Together and Fail, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 16V591, reported August 10, 2016, 13 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain motorcoaches, the twin tires on the rear axle do not have enough clearance between them. The tires can rub against each other, which may cause them to fail unexpectedly.

A tire that fails without warning can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.

The repair is free. Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steel rims with ones that have a bigger offset. Owners may contact CH Bus Sales at 1-407-271-8935 for more information. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V591Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE; TIRES
Problem
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 TS 45 motorcoaches manufactured July 25, 2014, to April 21, 2016. Due to insufficient clearance between the twin tires on the rear axle, the tires may rub against each other resulting in their failure.
Risk
A tire that fails unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steel rims with ones that have a bigger offset, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact 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.

Affected vehicles

Temsa TS45201520162017