Recall 08V632000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2005-2008 TURTLE TOP GM ODYSSEY
RECALL This recall affects up to 188 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V632000 |
| Manufacturer | TURTLE TOP |
| Vehicles Affected | 188 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2005 TURTLE TOP FORD TERRA TRANSIT, 2005 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY, 2005 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA, 2005 TURTLE TOP GM TERRA TRANSPORT, 2005 TURTLE TOP GM ODYSSEY XL, 2006 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY, 2006 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA, 2006 TURTLE TOP GM ODYSSEY XL, 2006 TURTLE TOP GM ODYSSEY, 2006 TURTLE TOP GM TERRA TRANSPORT, 2007 TURTLE TOP GM ODYSSEY, 2007 TURTLE TOP GM ODYSSEY XL, 2007 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY, 2007 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA, 2007 TURTLE TOP GM TERRA TRANSPORT, 2008 TURTLE TOP GM ODYSSEY, 2008 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY, 2008 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA, 2008 TURTLE TOP GM TERRA TRANSPORT
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Defect Description
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING 188 MY 2005-2008 FORD ODYSSEY, GM TERRA TRANSPORT, AND FORD VAN TERRA, MY 2006-2008 GM ODYSSEY, MY 2005-2007 GM ODYSSEY XL, AND MY 2005 FORD TERRA TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Safety Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
TURTLE TOP IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR TURTLE TOP AT 1-574-831-4340.
Related Recalls for TURTLE TOP
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V356000 | 2024 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSIT | SEATS | 3 | |
| 20V141000 | 2019 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5 | |
| 18V603000 | 2014 TURTLE TOP VANTERRA | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 180 | |
| 16V281000 | 2016 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY | SEATS | 6 | |
| 16V009000 | 2007 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY XL | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 276 | |
| 15V526000 | 2014 TURTLE TOP VANTERRA | BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 14 | |
| 15V494000 | 2010 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY XL MPV | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | |
| 15V396000 | 2011 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY LT | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 355 | |
| 14V651000 | 2008 TURTLE TOP VANTERRA | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 276 | |
| 14V575000 | 2013 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY XL | SUSPENSION | 2 |