Emergency Exit Handle Wire May Break/FMVSS 217

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

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 / 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.

Chronology of events

1. Feb 27, 2021

   On February 27th, 2021 TEMSA was informed that on one TS45 vehicle the external handle wire of roof exit was rusted. Temsa reviewed the design and the production records. After the evaluation, the population of the affected TS45 vehicles have been determined.

2. Jun 14, 2021

   On June 14th, 2021 based upon the results of the evaluation, TEMSA made a decision to conduct a voluntary safety recall. To date, no accidents, no injuries, no fatalities have been reported

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

NR - NR

Owner notification

AUG 12, 2021 - AUG 12, 2021

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