TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY XL 2013: SUSPENSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V575000

Make Model Year
TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY XL 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-28 2014-09-19 2014-09-19

Production Dates: 2013-01-29 - 2013-07-09

Manufacturers Involved: Turtle Top

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Equipment #14E-034

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2013 Odyssey XL transit buses manufactured January 29, 2013, to July 9, 2013, built on Ford F-550 chassis, and equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.

Consequence

If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Turtle Top customers were notified by LiquidSpring, and LiquidSpring dealers will install a new re-designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.

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.