Recall 15V396000: 2006–2014 Turtle TOP Odyssey, 2011 Turtle TOP Odyssey LT, 2006–2014 Turtle TOP Terra Transport +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jun 22, 2015
Vehicles affected
355
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2011 Odyssey LT, 2006-2012 Terra Transport, 2014 Terra Transport, and 2014 Van Terra vehicles built on a GM chassis with a 6.6L engine. The affected transit buses and MPV specialty vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing the compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.

The risk

If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

The fix

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-673-2446.

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

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V396000
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Owner letters
Aug 19, 2015
Components
Electrical system (Electrical System); Equipment:appliance:air conditioner (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