The worst 2018 Temsa TS45 problems
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Recalls 7
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 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- Temsa is recalling certain 2018-2021 TS35 and 2018-2020 TS45 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1‑800‑625‑9319.
Recall number 21V399000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling 2013-2020 certain TS35C, TS35E and TS45 buses. The instruction label of the emergency exit windows may be inadequate to clearly describe how to open the push out windows quickly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- Risk
- Delays in opening emergency exits can increase the risk of an injury in the event of an emergency.
- Remedy
- Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the labels, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1‑407‑271‑8935.
Recall number 19V646000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2019 TS45 buses. The hydraulic hoses of the steering system may leak or burst during operation of the vehicle.
- Risk
- Loss of hydraulic steering fluid pressure may affect steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic hoses, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1‑833‑628‑3672.
Recall number 19V557000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain 2017-2018 TS30, TS35E, and TS45 buses. These vehicles have an engine fire suppression system that may contain contaminated ABC dry chemical.
- Risk
- If there are contaminants in the fire suppression dry chemical, the chemical may discharge improperly, affecting the suppression of a fire and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dry chemical in the fire suppression system, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Temsa's agent, CH Bus Sales, at 1‑407‑271‑8935.
Recall number 17V777000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain 2014-2018 TS45 coach buses. The hydraulic steering hose for the tag axle steering system may leak or burst during operation or service of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the hose bursts during vehicle operation, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking hydraulic fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tag axle's steering hydraulic hoses, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2017. Owners may contact Temsa's agent, CH Bus Sales, at 1‑407‑271‑8935.
Recall number 17V498000 · Recall details
Tires
- What is wrong
- Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain 2014-2018 TS45 motorcoaches. During use or while servicing, the air bellow protection cover may be bent, allowing it to contact and potentially damage the tires on the tag axle.
- Risk
- The contact may cause a tire to go flat, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bellow cover with a newly designed cover, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact CH Bus Sales, the US Agent for Temsa at 1‑407‑271‑8935.
Recall number 17V470000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Temsa TS45 35
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service bulletin for torque control
- Improvement on TS45 WC Water Filling Connector Connection
- Service Bulletin for 21V454 recall
- Final Owner Notification Letter for 21V454 recall
- Interim owner notification letters sent by Cummins
- Safety Recall Service Bulletin
- Final Owner Notification Letter for Safety Recall
- Safety recall service bulletin for Firetrace fire suppression system nozzle replacement
- ZF Service Information Bulletin for retrofitting seal carrier and readjustment of king pin
- This bulletin defines alignment specifications of the TS45 vehicle
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How many recalls does the 2018 Temsa TS45 have?
7 recalls, covering structure, fuel system, diesel and equipment.
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