Recall 12V018 affects 40 2011-2012 Temsa TS35 buses because the ABS warning lamp fails its ignition check. Repair is free at any franchised Temsa dealer.
Temsa is recalling 40 2011-2012 TS35 buses because the ABS malfunction warning indicator does not light during the ignition check. Without that check lamp, a driver gets no warning if the indicator is not working and an ABS problem develops; the Temsa dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The ABS malfunction warning indicator on a 2011-2012 Temsa TS35 bus is the dashboard light tied to the anti-lock brake system. ABS helps manage wheel lockup during braking, and the warning indicator tells the driver when that system has a fault. When the ignition is turned to the "on" or "run" position, the light is supposed to illuminate as a lamp check so the driver knows the indicator works.
On affected TS35 buses, that startup lamp check does not happen. The warning indicator fails to light when the ignition is turned on, which means the driver loses the normal confirmation that the ABS warning circuit is working before the bus goes into service. The recall issue is the failed lamp-check behavior itself.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver would notice the problem only by watching the ABS warning indicator during startup and seeing that it does not illuminate during the check.
Who's affected?
Both model years list the same anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light component.
| 2012 Temsa TS35 | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
|---|---|
| 2011 Temsa TS35 | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Units affected | 40 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
When an ABS indicator lamp does not check itself, the driver can miss a lamp failure and receive no warning during an ABS fault. A malfunctioning anti-lock brake system increases crash risk, so schedule the recall repair and drive cautiously until it is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Temsa dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Temsa TS35 is included in this recall.
- Watch for Temsa's owner notice if you have not received it, then use it to confirm the free dealer repair.
- Call Temsa customer service at 1-407-601-7801 with questions about repair timing.
- Ask a franchised Temsa dealer about the free ABS warning-indicator repair that restores the check-lamp function.
- Bring the recall notice if Temsa mailed one. If not, reference recall number 12V018 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and get service promptly if an ABS warning appears or fails to light during the ignition check.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Temsa technician repairs the bus so the ABS malfunction warning indicator completes its check lamp function when the ignition is turned to the ON or RUN position. The filing says Temsa began the safety recall on March 15, 2012, and that dealers repair the buses free of charge. Because no current remedy status is listed here, this section does not promise appointment timing. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| January 12, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V018?
Recall 12V018 covers 40 2011-2012 Temsa TS35 buses with an ABS warning light that fails the required check-lamp function when the ignition is turned on. Temsa dealers repair the buses for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Temsa TS35 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 12V018. If it is, contact a franchised Temsa dealer to schedule the ABS warning light repair. Reference recall number 12V018 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Temsa dealers repair the affected buses free of charge under recall 12V018.
What is the safety risk in recall 12V018?
The risk is a missing warning when the ABS warning indicator is not working properly. Without the check-lamp feature, the driver does not know the indicator has failed, and an ABS problem leaves no warning. Recall 12V018 ties that condition to increased crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V018000 |
|---|---|
| Temsa customer service | 1-407-601-7801 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V018 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V018000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →