2014-2020 Temsa TS45 recall: latching/release system
Temsa reported this safety recall on June 17, 2021. It covers about 295 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 295
- reported
- Jun 17, 2021
- owners notified
- Aug 12, 2021
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V454000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 21V454000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2020 Temsa TS45 latching/release system?
Yes. Recall 21V454000, reported on June 17, 2021, covers about 295 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V454000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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