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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V165📅 Apr 12, 2012

2007–2012 Temsa TS35 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Temsa global (temsa) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 TS35 buses for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, “bus emergency exits and window retention and release.” some of the emergency exit mechanism instruction labels may have been installed farther than 16 cm from the release mechanism.

💥 The risk

Due to the distance between the operating instructions and the window’s release mechanism, in the event of an emergency, passengers may not recognize and follow the instructions for releasing the emergency exit windows delaying their safe exit from the bus and , increasing the risk of personal injury.

🔧 The fix

Temsa will notify owners, and new labels will be mailed to owners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 23, 2012. Owners may contact temsa at 1-404-602-0151.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V165000
Manufacturer
TEMSA GLOBAL
Vehicles affected
153
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 22, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V165 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V165?

2007–2012 Temsa TS35. 153 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Temsa dealer to book the free repair.