Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20120901
End Date Of Manufacturing
20130228
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
228
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20130603
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Temsa
Report Received Date
20130410
Record Creation Date
20130411
Regulation Part Number
571
Defect Summary
Temsa Global is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 TS35C and 2012-2013 TS30 motor coach buses. First, the two service air brake pressure gauges are both reading the pressure of the same air tank. Second, the ABS system malfunction indicator light does not illuminate momentarily when the key is turned to the 'ON' or 'RUN' position. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence Summary
Without accurate gauges, the driver may not notice the pressure change in the secondary brake system. The driver may also not be aware of an ABS issue without the bulb illuminating each time the key is turned on. Either issue increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Temsa will notify owners and they will update the software, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact Temsa Global at 1-404-602-0151.
Recall 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.