Turtle TOP Terra Transport problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Turtle TOP Terra Transport (2006–2014).

Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20062007200820092010201120122014
NHTSA complaints per Turtle TOP Terra Transport model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Turtle TOP Terra Transport model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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2012 Terra Transport00004—
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2010 Terra Transport00003—
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2006 Terra Transport00002—

Turtle TOP Terra Transport recalls

  • Recall 16V009000Jan 13, 2016276 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012

    Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

  • Recall 15V396000Jun 22, 2015355 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    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.

  • Recall 14V651000Oct 17, 2014276 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012

    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.

  • Recall 12V404000Aug 14, 2012577 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010

    Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.

  • Recall 12V330000Jul 11, 2012361 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012

    Risk: In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

Other Turtle TOP models

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