Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V304000 Reported July 9, 2013

Release mechanism labels/fmvss 217

Q: What is recall 13V304000?

NHTSA recall 13V304000 was issued by Temsa on July 9, 2013. It addresses: Release mechanism labels/fmvss 217. The recall affects approximately 249 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment 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 · Equipment · 249 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V304000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Temsa

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

249

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 9, 2013

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Temsa global is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 ts35c and model year 2012-2013 ts30 coach buses. The label indicating the nearest emergency exit window release mechanism may be missing. thus, these buses fail to conform with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Safety Consequence

Without a label to identify the closest release mechanism, in the case of an emergency, passengers may spend extra time to find the location of an exit window release mechanism, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Temsa global will notify owners and have any missing labels installed. the recall began on september 2, 2013. owners may contact ch bus sales at 1-407-271-8935.

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 13V304000 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 13V304000

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

What is recall 13V304000?

NHTSA recall 13V304000 was issued by Temsa on July 9, 2013. It addresses: Release mechanism labels/fmvss 217. The recall affects approximately 249 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Temsa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V304000 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.