NHTSA Recall 15V494000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V494000; Date: Aug. 6, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl Mpv; 2012 Turtle Top Van Terra Xl
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Turtle Top
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 8, 2015
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