2015 TEMSA TS45 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 TEMSA TS45 has 0 complaints and 13 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety and mechanical components addressed through recalls rather than direct complaints.
There are 13 recalls affecting multiple systems on the 2015 TEMSA TS45. These recalls involve brakes, lighting, emergency exits, tires, suspension, steering, and engine components. The risk factors generally include increased crash risk, fire hazards, or impediments to emergency egress. Repairs are provided free of charge by the manufacturer or authorized dealers.
Recalls- Parking brake air pressure. Recall 15V479000 affects 64 vehicles due to low output pressure of the inversion relay valve causing the rear axle parking brake to drag and potentially overheat the disc brakes, increasing fire risk. Repairs began October 2015 with repairs performed by dealers free of charge.
- Headlight control module. Recall 14V768000 involves 38 vehicles with headlamp and daytime running lamp failures from a control module malfunction, increasing crash risk due to loss of visibility. The recall started December 2014 and includes module removal and software updates at no cost.
- Emergency exit label. Recall 19V646000 covers 557 vehicles where emergency exit window labels fail to clearly instruct quick opening, delaying evacuation during emergencies and increasing injury risk. Dealers replaced labels starting October 2019 free of charge.
- Roof emergency exit handle. Recall 21V454000 affects 295 buses with rusted wire in the external release handle that may break, delaying exit and increasing injury risk. The fix involved free replacement of the handle wire beginning mid-2021.
- Leveling valve linkage fasteners. Recall 17V310000 impacts 167 vehicles where improper fasteners used on the leveling valve linkage may loosen and detach, damaging tires and increasing crash risk. Dealers installed new brackets and fasteners at no cost starting June 2017.
- Hydraulic steering hoses. Recall 19V557000 involves 289 buses with steering hydraulic hoses prone to leaks or bursts causing loss of steering pressure and elevated crash risk. Repair by hose inspection and replacement began September 2019, free of charge.
- Rear axle tire clearance. Recall 16V591000 covers 13 vehicles with tires that may rub due to insufficient clearance, risking tire failure and crash. Steel rims were replaced with larger offset versions starting September 2016 at no charge.
- Tag axle hydraulic steering hose. Recall 17V498000 includes 205 TS45 coaches where tag axle steering hoses may leak or burst, losing vehicle control and creating fire hazards from leaking fluids. Dealers replaced hoses free of charge since September 2017.
- Air bellow protection cover. Recall 17V470000 affects 184 vehicles with air bellow covers that may bend and damage tag axle tires, causing flats and handling issues increasing crash risk. A redesigned cover replaced the defective one beginning September 2017 without cost.
- Tire damage from air bellow. Also part of recall 17V470000, the air bellow cover defect may directly cause tire damage on the tag axle, increasing crash risk. Repairs coincided with the protection cover replacement starting in 2017 at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety or mechanical defects should consider their possible rights under state lemon laws. Consultation with a qualified attorney may assist in evaluating those rights.
2015 TEMSA TS45 Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
1812
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 TEMSA TS45
295 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
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: A broken handle wire on the emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
2015 TEMSA TS45
557 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling 2013-2020 certain TS35C, TS35E and TS45 buses. The instruction label of the emergency exit windows may be inadequate to clearly describe how to open the push out windows quickly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: Delays in opening emergency exits can increase the risk of an injury in the event of an emergency.
2015 TEMSA TS45
289 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2019 TS45 buses. The hydraulic hoses of the steering system may leak or burst during operation of the vehicle.
Risk: Loss of hydraulic steering fluid pressure may affect steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 TEMSA TS45
184 vehicles affected
TIRES
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain 2014-2018 TS45 motorcoaches. During use or while servicing, the air bellow protection cover may be bent, allowing it to contact and potentially damage the tires on the tag axle.
Risk: The contact may cause a tire to go flat, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
2015 TEMSA TS45
205 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain 2014-2018 TS45 coach buses. The hydraulic steering hose for the tag axle steering system may leak or burst during operation or service of the vehicle.
Risk: 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.
2015 TEMSA TS45
167 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 TEMSA TS 45 motorcoaches. Improper fasteners were used to attach the leveling valve linkage mechanism. As a result, the components may loosen and detach.
Risk: The loose parts may damage the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 TEMSA TS45
13 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 TS 45 motorcoaches manufactured July 25, 2014, to April 21, 2016. Due to insufficient clearance between the twin tires on the rear axle, the tires may rub against each other resulting in their failure.
Risk: A tire that fails unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
2015 TEMSA TS45
64 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 TS45 coaches manufactured from July 1, 2013, through July 28, 2015. Due to the low output pressure of the inversion relay valve, the affected coaches may have insufficient air pressure for the rear axle parking brake system.
Risk: The low air pressure may cause the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is in motion resulting in the overheating of the disc brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
2015 TEMSA TS45
38 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.(Temsa) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 TS45 motorcoaches manufactured April 1, 2014, to November 30, 2014. Due to a headlamp control module malfunction, the headlamps and daytime running lamps may fail while driving.
Risk: If the headlamps and daytime running lamps fail while driving, there would be a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.