Recall 16V281000 — SEATS Defect in 2016-2016 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY
RECALL This recall affects up to 6 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V281000 |
| Manufacturer | Turtle Top |
| Vehicles Affected | 6 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 14V241000 | 2013 TURTLE TOP VANTERRA | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 18 |