- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A broken handle wire on the emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Temsa TS45 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Temsa TS45 with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 9 recalls, the latest in June 2021 for the latching / release system. For comparison, the 2015 has 1 and the 2017 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical TS45 year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Temsa TS45 problems
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2016 Temsa TS45 recalls 9
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Delays in opening emergency exits can increase the risk of an injury in the event of an emergency.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Temsa is recalling certain 2014-2019 TS45 buses. The hydraulic hoses of the steering system may leak or burst during operation of the vehicle.
- The risk
- Loss of hydraulic steering fluid pressure may affect steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The contact may cause a tire to go flat, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The loose parts may damage the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A tire that fails unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Temsa) is recalling certain model year 2016 TS35C buses manufactured September 1, 2015, to January 31, 2016, and 2016 TS 45 buses manufactured September 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015. In the affected buses, the front lower control arm housings may crack, allowing the components to separate.
- The risk
- If the control arm cracks and the components separate, a loss of steering would occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms of the front axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Temsa representative CH Bus Sales at 1-407-271-8935.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 2016 Temsa TS45
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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. Upon diagnosing the vibration with help of a chassis mounted camera, it was determined that the steering gear box was oscillating once an input was placed through the suspension after about 40 mph and through 55 mph. This...
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occurrence was brought to the attention of the manufacturer and its distributers, but their engineers determined it still met their specifications. Once it was known that they would not do anything to rectify the problem, the customer requested that we try to remedy the vibration.
Temsa TS45: every year compared
All TS45 yearsQuestions about the 2016 Temsa TS45
Does the 2016 Temsa TS45 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2016 Temsa TS45: latching / release system (June 2021); labels (September 2019); hose, piping, and connections (July 2019); hose, piping, and connections (August 2017) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Temsa TS45?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Temsa TS45 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 29, 2016 and the latest on December 29, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Temsa TS45 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Temsa TS45 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Temsa TS45 years have the most complaints?
2015 (1), 2016 (1). See every Temsa TS45 year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Temsa TS45 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data