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2016 Turtle Top Odyssey recall: seats

Turtle Top reported this safety recall on May 10, 2016. It covers about 6 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6
reported
May 10, 2016
owners notified
Jun 22, 2016

Seats

What is wrong
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey transit buses manufactured December 17, 2015, to March 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection", and 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2016. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1‑574‑831‑4340. Turtle Top's number for this recall is 16E-037.

Recall number 16V281000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V281000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Turtle Top Odyssey seats?

Yes. Recall 16V281000, reported on May 10, 2016, covers about 6 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V281000?

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2016. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1‑574‑831‑4340. Turtle Top's number for this recall is 16E-037.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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