Component Description
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20131101
End Date Of Manufacturing
20170810
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
205
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170921
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Temsa
Report Received Date
20170810
Record Creation Date
20170811
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain 2014-2018 TS45 coach buses. The hydraulic steering hose for the tag axle steering system may leak or burst during operation or service of the vehicle.
Consequence Summary
If the hose bursts during vehicle operation, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking hydraulic fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tag axle's steering hydraulic hoses, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2017. Owners may contact Temsa's agent, CH Bus Sales, at 1-407-271-8935.
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.