Turtle Top Terra Transit recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Turtle Top Terra Transit, covering 212 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Turtle Top Terra Transit recalls by model year
All recalls
Seats
- What is wrong
- Turtle Top is recalling certain 2024 Van Terra, Terra Transit, Odyssey, and Odyssey XL vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Turtle Top will work with the equipment manufacturer, Freedman, to inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1‑800‑296‑2105.
Recall number 24V356000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Turtle Top is recalling certain 2013-2018 Turtle Top Odyssey, VanTerra, and Terra Transit transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Turtle Top will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1‑800‑296‑2105.
Recall number 18V603000 · Recall details
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2005 transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
- Risk
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
- Remedy
- Turtle top will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on november 2, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1‑972‑516‑3033.
Recall number 09V422000 · Recall details
Questions about the Turtle Top Terra Transit recalls
How do I check if my Turtle Top Terra Transit has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Turtle Top Terra Transit have?
3, covering seats, equipment adaptive/mobility and interior lighting.
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