Recall 21V454000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM Defect in 2014-2020 TEMSA TS45
RECALL This recall affects up to 295 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V454000 |
| Manufacturer | Temsa |
| Vehicles Affected | 295 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
A broken handle wire on the emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 17V777000 | 2018 TEMSA TS35E | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 280 |