Recall 12V018000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Defect in 2011-2012 TEMSA TS35
RECALL This recall affects up to 40 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V018000 |
| Manufacturer | TEMSA GLOBAL |
| Vehicles Affected | 40 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
TEMSA GLOBAL (TEMSA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TS35 BUSES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE IN A CHECK LAMP FUNCTION WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE ON OR RUN POSITION.
Safety Consequence
WITHOUT THE CHECK LAMP FEATURE, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE INDICATOR LAMP IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, AND IF THERE WERE AN ABS PROBLEM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT RECEIVE A WARNING. A MALFUNCTIONING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
TEMSA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEMSA AT 1-407-601-7801.
Related Recalls for TEMSA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V354000 | 2022 TEMSA TS30 | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM | 341 | |
| 25V279000 | 2022 TEMSA TS30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 594 | |
| 25V189000 | 2024 TEMSA TS45 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 11 | |
| 24V549000 | 2024 TEMSA TS35 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 7 | |
| 22V106000 | 2019 TEMSA TS45 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 7 | |
| 21V454000 | 2014 TEMSA TS45 | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM | 295 | |
| 21V399000 | 2018 TEMSA TS35E | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 276 | |
| 19V836000 | 2020 TEMSA TS45 | STRUCTURE | 18 | |
| 19V646000 | 2015 TEMSA TS35C | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 557 | |
| 19V557000 | 2016 TEMSA TS45 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 289 |