Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V494000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Turtle Top filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-08-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V494000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2015-08-06
Owners notified
2015-09-08

Defect description

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2012 Van Terra XL transit bus manufactured October 13, 2012, to February 7, 2013, and 2012 Odyssey XL MPV transit bus manufactured May 2, 2011, to October 4, 2011, which fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The windows may not meet minimum loading requirements.

Safety risk

Windows that do not meet minimum loading requirements are at an increased risk of breaking and falling onto a passenger when pushed by passengers or objects.

Manufacturer remedy

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed catch and handle combination. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
TURTLE TOP Odyssey XL MPV2010
TURTLE TOP VAN Terra XL2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.