Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2020 TS45 buses due to a potential broken emergency exit handle wire that could delay evacuation during emergencies. Owners should contact Temsa for free replacement.
A broken handle wire on the emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Temsa is recalling 2014-2020 TS45 buses because the emergency exit handle wire may rust and break, delaying passenger evacuation during emergencies. This could increase injury risk if passengers are trapped inside. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227447-temsa-ts45-bus-recall-emergency-exit-handle-wire-break-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227447-temsa-ts45-bus-recall-emergency-exit-handle-wire-break-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V454000
“Temsa TS45 Bus Recall: Emergency Exit Handle Wire Break Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227447-temsa-ts45-bus-recall-emergency-exit-handle-wire-break-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V454000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V454000).
The emergency exit handle wire may rust and break when force is applied to open the exit. This could delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Owners of 2014-2020 Temsa TS45 buses are affected. Drivers and passengers in these buses face the highest risk during emergencies.
Check if your bus is a 2014-2020 Temsa TS45 model. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2014 and 2020.
Call 1-800-625-9319 to schedule a free replacement of the emergency exit handle wire.
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.
The emergency exit handle wire may rust and break when force is applied to open the exit, potentially delaying passenger evacuation during emergencies.
Check if your bus is a 2014-2020 Temsa TS45 model, as the recall covers vehicles sold between 2014 and 2020.
The recall has no specific deadline for the replacement, but owners should contact Temsa customer service to schedule the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Temsa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V454000 — Temsa Temsa Hello, I own a Temsa that is covered by recall 21V454000 from Temsa. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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