Temsa TS45 (2014-2018): Steering
Recall 17V498000 · Aug 10, 2017 · Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
205
vehicles affected
205
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V498000
- Date
- Aug 10, 2017
- Maker
- Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
- Units affected
- 205
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Hose, piping, and connections
- Model years
- 2014-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V498000?
1 model: Temsa TS45 (2014-2018), about 205 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V498000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.