NHTSA Recall 12V404000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V404000; Date: Aug. 14, 2012
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey; 2007 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey; 2008 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey; 2009 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey; 2010 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey; 2006 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra; 2007 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra; 2008 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra; 2009 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra; 2010 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra; 2006 Turtle Top Terra Transport; 2007 Turtle Top Terra Transport; 2008 Turtle Top Terra Transport; 2009 Turtle Top Terra Transport; 2010 Turtle Top Terra Transport
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Turtle Top
Affected Units:: 577
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 13, 2012
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