Temsa TS45 (2016) Steering Hose Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire
Temsa is recalling 2014-2018 TS45 coach buses with faulty steering hydraulic hoses that may burst, causing loss of control or fire. Owners must have hoses replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the hose bursts during vehicle operation, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking hydraulic fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2018 TS45 coach buses because their steering hydraulic hoses can burst during use, leading to loss of vehicle control or fire. This affects bus owners who need to have the hoses replaced by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227443-temsa-ts45-2016-steering-hose-recall-risk-of-crash-or.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227443-temsa-ts45-2016-steering-hose-recall-risk-of-crash-or · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V498000
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“Temsa TS45 (2016) Steering Hose Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227443-temsa-ts45-2016-steering-hose-recall-risk-of-crash-or. Based on NHTSA recall #17V498000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V498000).
Why it’s dangerous
The steering hydraulic hose can leak or burst during normal vehicle operation or maintenance. If it bursts, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk. Leaking fluid may also ignite near hot engine parts, causing a fire.
Who’s affected
Bus owners who purchased Temsa TS45 coach buses between 2014 and 2018 are most at risk. Drivers and passengers on these buses could face crashes or fires if the hose bursts.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus is a 2014-2018 Temsa TS45 model. The recall covers all these buses, so any owner of this model is affected.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Temsa Agent
Reach out to Temsa's agent, CH Bus Sales, at 1-407-271-8935 to arrange a free hose replacement.
Get Steering Hose Replaced
Dealers will replace the tag axle's steering hydraulic hoses at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tag axle's steering hydraulic hoses, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2017. Owners may contact Temsa's agent, CH Bus Sales, at 1-407-271-8935.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 17 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V498000 (October 8, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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