The problem
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.(Temsa) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TS45 motorcoaches manufactured April 1, 2014, to November 30, 2014. Due to a headlamp control module malfunction, the headlamps and daytime running lamps may fail while driving.
The risk
If the headlamps and daytime running lamps fail while driving, there would be a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Temsa will notify owners, and CH Bus Sales dealers will remove the affected headlamp control module and update the buses software, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2014. Owners may contact CH Bus Sales, representatives of Temsa, at 1-407-271-8935.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Temsa dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 14V768000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.