Roof Hatch Release Handle May Break
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Temsa
- Units affected
- 341
- Recall opened
- Jun 26, 2025
- Owner notification
- Jul 24, 2025
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (4)
- TEMSA TS302022–2025
- TEMSA TS352024
- TEMSA TS452023–2024
- TEMSA TS45E2025
Component / system
Defect
Temsa is recalling certain 2022-2025 TS30, 2023-2024 TS45, 2024 TS35, and 2025 TS45E vehicles. The lock mechanism may have been installed incorrectly, causing the roof hatch release handle to break.
Risk / consequence
A broken handle could prevent or delay occupants from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Temsa will inspect and repair the mounting surface, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-833-628-3672.
Chronology of events
15.11.2023 - The problem was detected during the internal audit process.
20.11.2023 - TEMSA checked the other vehicles in the facility in that time and no defect observed.
27.12.2023 - Same problem was detected on one of the vehicles in TEMSA North America facility.
28.12.2023 - Root Cause Analysis conducted, problem was caused by the incorrect installation of the lock mechanism.
29.12.2023 - The related problem reviewed with the supplier; supplier has started performing a full inspection prior to shipment.
- Sep 2, 2024
09.02.2024 - Inspection of all parts installed on vehicles and TEMSA warehouse has been completed. No defective parts were found.
- Oct 5, 2025
10.05.2025 - Same problem was detected on one more vehicle in TEMSA North America facility.
20.05.2025 - The affected vehicle list is determined.
25.05.2025 - Case presented to Safety Committee and decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. To date, no accidents, no injuries, no fatalities have been reported.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025 Phased Recall
Documents (9)
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V354000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.