NHTSA Recall 12V165000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V165000; Date: Apr. 10, 2012
Due to the distance between the operating instructions and the window�s 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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Temsa TS35; 2008 Temsa TS35; 2009 Temsa TS35; 2010 Temsa TS35; 2011 Temsa TS35; 2012 Temsa TS35
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Temsa Global
Affected Units:: 153
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 22, 2012
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