Temsa Recall 17V498000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA recall 17V498000 · announced August 10, 2017 · filed by Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.s. · 205 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Temsa Ts45
• 2015 Temsa Ts45
• 2016 Temsa Ts45
• 2017 Temsa Ts45
• 2018 Temsa Ts45

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.