GM ODYSSEY XL MPV 2010: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Make : GM Model : ODYSSEY XL MPV Year : 2010
Build Dates : 2011-05-02 - 2011-10-04
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V494000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-09-08 Date Received by ODI: 2015-08-06 Date Added to Database: 2015-08-06
Manufacturers Involved: Turtle Top
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2
Summary:
      Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2012 Van Terra XL transit bus manufactured October 13, 2012, to February 7, 2013, and 2012 Odyssey XL MPV transit bus manufactured May 2, 2011, to October 4, 2011, which fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The windows may not meet minimum loading requirements.
Consequence:
      Windows that do not meet minimum loading requirements are at an increased risk of breaking and falling onto a passenger when pushed by passengers or objects.
Remedy:
      Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed catch and handle combination. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.