Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V544000 Reported November 23, 2012

Insufficient number of emergency exits\fmvss 217

Q: What is recall 12V544000?

NHTSA recall 12V544000 was issued by Temsa on November 23, 2012. It addresses: Insufficient number of emergency exits\fmvss 217. The recall affects approximately 71 vehicles , with the defect involving the Visibility component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Temsa · Visibility · 71 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V544000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Temsa

Component

Visibility

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 23, 2012

Defect Summary

Temsa global is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 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." the buses may have one too few emergency exits on each side of the bus for the number of seats that the bus is equipped with.

Safety Consequence

Passengers may be delayed in exiting the vehicle during an emergency which can increase the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Temsa will notify owners, and will install a third emergency exit window on each side side of the bus, free of charge. the recall began on january 3, 2013. owners may contact temsa at 1-404-602-0151.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Temsa dealer and reference recall ID 12V544000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V544000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V544000?

NHTSA recall 12V544000 was issued by Temsa on November 23, 2012. It addresses: Insufficient number of emergency exits\fmvss 217. The recall affects approximately 71 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Temsa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V544000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.