The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V399000·Announced 2021-05-27

Temsa Recalls 2018-2021 TS35 and TS45 Vehicles for Fuel Leak Risk

Temsa is recalling 276 vehicles because a sealing washer defect may cause high-pressure fuel leaks, increasing the risk of fire.

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 fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Temsa is recalling certain 2018-2021 TS35E, 2018-2021 TS35C, and 2018-2020 TS45 vehicles. The recall involves 276 units where the sealing washer in the pilot bore holes may not seat correctly. This defect allows the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-800-625-9319 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEMSA TS35E, TS35C, TS45
Brand
TEMSA
Manufacturer
Temsa
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus
Hazard
Affected units
276

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)

  • TS35E
  • TS35C
  • TS45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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