2014 Temsa Ts45 | 2015 Temsa Ts45 | 2016 Temsa Ts45 | 2017 Temsa Ts45 | 2018 Temsa Ts45 | 2019 Temsa Ts45 | 2020 Temsa Ts45 — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system
Published June 17, 2021 · Recall initiated: June 17, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V454000, published June 17, 2021. Recalling firm: Temsa; 2014 Temsa Ts45 | 2015 Temsa Ts45 | 2016 Temsa Ts45 | 2017 Temsa Ts45 | 2018 Temsa Ts45 | 2019 Temsa Ts45 | 2020 Temsa Ts45 — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system.
What's the hazard
Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2020 TS45 buses. The external release handle for the roof emergency exit may have a rusted wire, which could break when force is applied to open the exit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.
What to do
Temsa service centers will replace the external handle wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 12, 2021. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TEMSA
- Model
- TS45
- Manufacturer
- Temsa
- Lot
- 2014 TEMSA TS45 | 2015 TEMSA TS45 | 2016 TEMSA TS45 | 2017 TEMSA TS45 | 2018 TEMSA TS45 | 2019 TEMSA TS45 | 2020 TEMSA TS45
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Temsa Ts45 | 2015 Temsa Ts45 | 2016 Temsa Ts45 | 2017 Temsa Ts45 | 2018 Temsa Ts45 | 2019 Temsa Ts45 | 2020 Temsa Ts45 — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V454000 on June 17, 2021. Reported hazard: Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2020 TS45 buses. The external release handle for the roof emergency exit may have a rusted wire, which could break when force is applied to open the exit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.
What should I do if I have this product?
Temsa service centers will replace the external handle wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 12, 2021. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TEMSA. Model: TS45.