Recall 15V494000: 2010 Turtle TOP Odyssey XL MPV, 2012 Turtle TOP Van Terra XL
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 6, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Turtle TOP Odyssey XL MPV
- 2012 Turtle TOP Van Terra XL
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V494000
- Manufacturer
- Turtle Top
- Owner letters
- Sep 8, 2015
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch (Body & Structure)
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