Incorrect Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 120
Non-Compliance Recall
- Manufacturer
- Temsa
- Units affected
- 11
- Recall opened
- Apr 17, 2025
- Owner notification
- May 27, 2025
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- TEMSA TS452024–2025
Component / system
Defect
Temsa is recalling certain 2024-2025 TS45 transit buses. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk / consequence
An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Temsa service centers will replace the certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Temsa customer service at 1-833-628-3672.
Chronology of events
- March 2025
During an internal audit in March 2025, it is discovered that an incorrect GVWR had been entered in the database which is used to write the certification label. TEMSA investigated and determined the affected vehicles. And on March 21st, 2025, TEMSA decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- NR - NR
- Owner notification
- APR 10, 2025 - MAY 08, 2025
Documents (9)
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V189000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.