The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V777000·Announced 2017-12-04

Temsa Recalls 2017-2018 Buses Due to Fire Suppression Chemical Contamination

Temsa is recalling 2017-2018 TS30, TS35E, and TS45 buses because the fire suppression system may contain contaminated dry chemical, which could discharge improperly and increase injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire suppression failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. is recalling certain 2017-2018 TS30, TS35E, and TS45 buses. The recall involves 280 vehicles that have an engine fire suppression system that may contain contaminated ABC dry chemical.

If there are contaminants in the fire suppression dry chemical, the chemical may discharge improperly. This improper discharge could affect the suppression of a fire and increase the risk of injury.

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dry chemical in the fire suppression system free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Temsa's agent, CH Bus Sales, at 1-407-271-8935, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEMSA TS45, TS30, TS35E
Brand
TEMSA
Manufacturer
Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
280

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • TS45
  • TS30
  • TS35E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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