The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V557000·Announced 2019-07-26

Temsa Recalls 2014-2019 TS45 Buses for Steering Hose Defect

Temsa is recalling 2014-2019 TS45 buses because hydraulic steering hoses may leak or burst, potentially affecting steering ability and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2019 TS45 buses due to a defect in the steering system. The hydraulic hoses of the steering system may leak or burst during operation of the vehicle.

The loss of hydraulic steering fluid pressure may affect steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash. A total of 289 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic hoses, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-833-628-3672 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEMSA TS45
Brand
TEMSA
Manufacturer
Temsa
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
289

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 (1)

  • TS45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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