TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY 2016: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V281000

Make Model Year
TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-06-22 2016-05-10 2016-05-10

Production Dates: 2015-12-17 - 2016-03-29

Manufacturers Involved: Turtle Top

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16E-037

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222

Summary

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."

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.

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.