The problem
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain 2014-2018 TS45 motorcoaches. During use or while servicing, the air bellow protection cover may be bent, allowing it to contact and potentially damage the tires on the tag axle.
The risk
The contact may cause a tire to go flat, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bellow cover with a newly designed cover, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact CH Bus Sales, the US Agent for 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 17V470000.
- 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.