Turtle TOP Vanterra problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Turtle TOP Vanterra (2007–2018).

Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Turtle TOP Vanterra 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 Vanterra model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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Turtle TOP Vanterra recalls

  • Recall 18V603000Sep 10, 2018180 vehiclesModel years 2013–2018

    Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V009000Jan 13, 2016276 vehiclesModel years 2007–2013

    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 15V526000Aug 18, 201514 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V396000Jun 22, 2015355 vehiclesModel years 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 2007–2013

    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 14V241000May 8, 201418 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed nonconductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

  • Recall 12V330000Jul 11, 2012361 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    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