Recall 14V651000: 2006–2014 Turtle TOP Odyssey, 2008–2011 Turtle TOP Odyssey LT, 2007–2012 Turtle TOP Odyssey XL +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 17, 2014
Vehicles affected
276
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2008-2009, 2011 Odyssey LT, and 2007-2008, 2010-2012 Odyssey XL, 2008, 2012 Terra Transport, and 2007-2008, 2013 Van Terra transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

The risk

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

The fix

Turtle Top will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began November 18, 2014. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2006 Turtle TOP Odyssey
  • 2007 Turtle TOP Odyssey
  • 2008 Turtle TOP Odyssey
  • 2009 Turtle TOP Odyssey
  • 2010 Turtle TOP Odyssey
  • 2011 Turtle TOP Odyssey
  • 2012 Turtle TOP Odyssey
  • 2013 Turtle TOP Odyssey
  • 2014 Turtle TOP Odyssey
  • 2008 Turtle TOP Odyssey LT
  • 2009 Turtle TOP Odyssey LT
  • 2011 Turtle TOP Odyssey LT
  • 2007 Turtle TOP Odyssey XL
  • 2008 Turtle TOP Odyssey XL
  • 2010 Turtle TOP Odyssey XL
  • 2011 Turtle TOP Odyssey XL
  • 2012 Turtle TOP Odyssey XL
  • 2008 Turtle TOP Terra Transport
  • 2012 Turtle TOP Terra Transport
  • 2007 Turtle TOP Vanterra
  • 2008 Turtle TOP Vanterra
  • 2013 Turtle TOP Vanterra

Details

NHTSA campaign
14V651000
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Owner letters
Nov 18, 2014
Components
Equipment adaptive/mobility (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology