Temsa TS 45: Steering

Affects Temsa TS 45 · 2019 — about 2 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain buses, the hydraulic steering hoses may be not be routed properly. As a result, the hoses may be damaged during use. This could cause a hyraulic fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners and instruct them to inspect routing of the hydraulic steering hoses. If the hoses are found damaged, they will be replaced and re-routed as necessary.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational