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2016 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSIT Recall - Campaign #18V603000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2016 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSIT RECALL - #18V603000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Turtle Top is recalling certain 2013-2018 Turtle Top Odyssey, VanTerra, and Terra Transit transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2016 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSIT
Manufacturer Turtle Top
Manufactured between 1/2/2013 - 8/31/2018
Recalled on 9/13/2018
Influenced by Turtle Top
Owners Notified on 11/7/2018
# Affected 180
Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
 
Description Turtle Top is recalling certain 2013-2018 Turtle Top Odyssey, VanTerra, and Terra Transit transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.
Consequences If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective action Turtle Top will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. 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.NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:- The percentage of products estimated to contain the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(4)).- In the case of a defect, a chronology of all principal events that were the basis for the determination that the defect related to motor vehicle safety, including a summary of all warranty claims, field or service reports, and other information, with their dates of receipt (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(6)).
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