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Vehicle recall 21V454000 · June 17, 2021

2014-2020 Temsa TS45

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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."
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
21V454000
Reported to NHTSA
June 17, 2021
Filed by
Temsa
Owner notification
August 12, 2021
Vehicles potentially affected
295
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit › Latching/release system
Recall 21V454000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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