- The problem
- Temsa (Temsa) is recalling certain 2020 TS45 motorcoaches equipped with certain Cummins X12 diesel engines. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
- The risk
- A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Temsa's customer service at 1-833-628-3672.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Temsa TS45 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Temsa TS45 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in February 2022 for the fuel rail.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical TS45 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Temsa TS45 recalls 5
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 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.
- The problem
- Temsa is recalling certain 2018-2021 TS35 and 2018-2020 TS45 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Temsa is recalling certain 2020 TS45 buses. Improper installation of the aisle floor hatches may cause uneven floors.
- The risk
- The surface level difference can increase the risk of an injury.
- The fix
- Temsa will notify owners, and dealers will revise the floor hatches, free of charge. The recall began December 24, 2019. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-407-271-8935.
- 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.
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Temsa TS45: every year compared
All TS45 yearsQuestions about the 2020 Temsa TS45
Does the 2020 Temsa TS45 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2020 Temsa TS45: fuel rail (February 2022); latching / release system (June 2021); fuel rail (May 2021); structure (November 2019) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Temsa TS45 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Temsa TS45 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 54 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 2020 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