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2015 Temsa TS45 Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Temsa TS45 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Temsa dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Temsa TS45. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Temsa TS45 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Temsa TS45, describing incidents dated July 25, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10938505 · Filed
A CUSTOMER OF S & J MOBILE ALIGNMENT HAD APPROACHED US WITH A PROBLEM THAT WAS QUITE CONCERNING BECAUSE IT INVOLVED STEERING COMPONENTS VIBRATING VIOLENTLY WHILE ON THE ROAD. SINCE THIS IS A PASSENGER BUS THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR EVERYONE ON THE BUS AS WELL AS ANYONE ON THE ROAD WITH THE BUS…
Emergency Exit Handle Wire May Break/FMVSS 217
NHTSA #21V454000 · Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit — Latching/Release System · NHTSA notice
Reported June 17, 2021 · Temsa
Potentially affected: 295 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 12, 2021
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A broken handle wire on the emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Inadequate Emergency Exit Instruction Labels/FMVSS
NHTSA #19V646000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported September 6, 2019 · Temsa
Potentially affected: 557 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified October 16, 2019 · Vehicles built May 1, 2013 – July 31, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Delays in opening emergency exits can increase the risk of an injury in the event of an emergency.
Manufacturer remedy
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the labels, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-407-271-8935.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Hydraulic Steering Hoses May Leak
NHTSA #19V557000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice
Reported July 26, 2019 · Temsa
Potentially affected: 289 vehicles
Repair completion: 76.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 9, 2019 · Vehicles built March 3, 2014 – December 31, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2019 TS45 buses. The hydraulic hoses of the steering system may leak or burst during operation of the vehicle.
Safety consequence
Loss of hydraulic steering fluid pressure may affect steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Tag Axle Hydraulic Steering Hose may Leak or Burst
NHTSA #17V498000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2017 · Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Potentially affected: 205 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 21, 2017 · Vehicles built November 1, 2013 – August 10, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tag axle's steering hydraulic hoses, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2017. Owners may contact Temsa's agent, CH Bus Sales, at 1-407-271-8935.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Air Bellow Protection Cover may Contact Tire
NHTSA #17V470000 · Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported July 24, 2017 · Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Potentially affected: 184 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 12, 2017 · Vehicles built November 1, 2013 – June 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The contact may cause a tire to go flat, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bellow cover with a newly designed cover, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact CH Bus Sales, the US Agent for Temsa at 1-407-271-8935.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Leveling Valve Bracket may detach
NHTSA #17V310000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported May 10, 2017 · Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Potentially affected: 167 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 2, 2017 · Vehicles built November 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The loose parts may damage the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will install new brackets and fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2017. Owners may contact CH Bus Sales at 1-407-271-8935.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Rear Tires may Rub Against Each Other and Fail
NHTSA #16V591000 · Tires · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2016 · Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Potentially affected: 13 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 19, 2016 · Vehicles built July 25, 2014 – April 21, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A tire that fails unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steel rims with ones that have a bigger offset, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact CH Bus Sales at 1-407-271-8935.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Parking Brakes may Drag while Vehicle is Moving
NHTSA #15V479000 · Parking Brake — Conventional — Air · NHTSA notice
Reported July 30, 2015 · Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Potentially affected: 64 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified October 23, 2015 · Vehicles built July 1, 2013 – July 28, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-404-602-0151.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Headlamps and Driving Lights may Fail
NHTSA #14V768000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported December 3, 2014 · Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Potentially affected: 38 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified December 9, 2014 · Vehicles built April 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the headlamps and daytime running lamps fail while driving, there would be a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Temsa will notify owners, and CH Bus Sales dealers will remove the affected headlamp control module and update the buses software, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2014. Owners may contact CH Bus Sales, representatives of Temsa, at 1-407-271-8935.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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