Recalls for 2012 Temsa Ts35

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Posted on: 2012-01-20
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.  

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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2012-04-12
Description
Temsa global (temsa) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ts35 buses for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  217, ¿bus emergency exits and window retention and release.¿ some of the emergency exit mechanism instruction labels may have been installed farther than 16 cm from the release mechanism.  

Consequence
Due to the distance between the operating instructions and the window¿s release mechanism, in the event of an emergency, passengers may not recognize and follow the instructions for releasing the emergency exit windows delaying their safe exit from the bus and , increasing the risk of personal injury.  

Corrective Action
Temsa will notify owners, and new labels will be mailed to owners free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 23, 2012.  Owners may contact temsa at 1-404-602-0151.  

Notes
Owners may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.