2016 Temsa TS45: common problems
The maker issued 14 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 14
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Final Owner Notification Letter for 21V454 recall
- Service Bulletin for 21V454 recall
- ZF Service Information Bulletin for retrofitting seal carrier and readjustment of king pin
- Safety recall service bulletin has been revised to add visual inspection process of tag axle tires
- Service bulletin for T-bolt clamp replacement
- Safety Recall Service Bulletin for Replacement of bended or deformed tag axle air bellow protection cover
- Bleeding Procedure for Tag Axle Steering System
- Safety Recall Service Bulletin for TS45 Tag Axle RAS system hydraulic hose replacement
- Bleeding procedure for Tag Axle Steering System of TS45
- Safety recall service bulletin to replace the hydraulic hoses of TS45 tag axle RAS system
- Safety recall service bulletin to change the fasteners and bracket of leveling valve linkage system
NHTSA lists 14 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Temsa TS45?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 14 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Temsa TS45?
NHTSA lists 14 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Temsa TS45 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.