TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY 2010: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V404000

Make Model Year
TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-13 2012-08-14 2012-08-16

Manufacturers Involved: Turtle Top

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 577

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 transit buses equipped with Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

Consequence

A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Remedy

Turtle Top will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 574-831-4340.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.