NHTSA Recall 12V165000: Labels (equipment)
TEMSA GLOBAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 153 vehicles. It affects 2007–2012 Temsa TS35.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V165000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | April 10, 2012 |
| Owner notification | May 22, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Temsa global (temsa) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ts35 buses for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. some of the emergency exit mechanism instruction labels may have been installed farther than 16 cm from the release mechanism.
Safety risk
Due to the distance between the operating instructions and the windows release mechanism, in the event of an emergency, passengers may not recognize and follow the instructions for releasing the emergency exit windows delaying their safe exit from the bus and , increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Temsa will notify owners, and new labels will be mailed to owners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 23, 2012. Owners may contact temsa at 1-404-602-0151.
Notes
Owners may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V165000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.