Temsa recalls 2013–2020 Temsa Ts35c, Ts45, Ts35e

Recall date

September 6, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

19V646000

Brand / firm

Temsa

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 557 units

Why it was recalled

Delays in opening emergency exits can increase the risk of an injury in the event of an emergency.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.