TURTLE TOP VAN TERRA XL 2012: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V494000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TURTLE TOP | VAN TERRA XL | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-09-08 | 2015-08-06 | 2015-08-06 |
Production Dates: 2012-10-13 - 2013-02-07
Manufacturers Involved: Turtle Top
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
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.
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.
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.
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.
