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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V354000

2009 Freightliner Odyssey Xl | 2009 Ford Van Terra | 2009 Gm Terra Transport | 2009 Ford Odyssey | 2009 Gm Odyssey | 2009 Ford Odyssey Lt — Equipment adaptive/mobility

Published August 2, 2010 · Recall initiated: July 30, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V354000, published August 2, 2010 and initiated July 30, 2010. Recalling firm: Turtle Top; 2009 Freightliner Odyssey Xl | 2009 Ford Van Terra | 2009 Gm Terra Transport | 2009 Ford Odyssey | 2009 Gm Odyssey | 2009 Ford Odyssey Lt — Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What's the hazard

TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 TRANSIT AND SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS CONTAIN DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT UP FUNCTION. IF THE LIFT SWITCH IS RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND BEFORE STOPPING, AND MAY TRAVEL PAST THE FLOOR LEVEL.

What to do

TURTLE TOP IS WORKING WITH RICON AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS. PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-061. RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPERATION AND WILL SHIP OWNERS A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID TO PROMOTE PROPER LIFT OPERATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-322-2884, OR EMAILING AT WWW.DMATA@WABTEC.COM.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
ODYSSEY XL
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Lot
2009 FREIGHTLINER ODYSSEY XL | 2009 FORD VAN TERRA | 2009 GM TERRA TRANSPORT | 2009 FORD ODYSSEY | 2009 GM ODYSSEY | 2009 FORD ODYSSEY LT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Freightliner Odyssey Xl | 2009 Ford Van Terra | 2009 Gm Terra Transport | 2009 Ford Odyssey | 2009 Gm Odyssey | 2009 Ford Odyssey Lt — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V354000 on August 2, 2010. Reported hazard: TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 TRANSIT AND SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS CONTAIN DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT UP FUNCTION. IF THE LIFT SWITCH IS RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND BEFORE STOPPING, AND MAY TRAVEL PAST THE FLOOR LEVEL.

What should I do if I have this product?

TURTLE TOP IS WORKING WITH RICON AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS. PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-061. RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPERATION AND WILL SHIP OWNERS A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID TO PROMOTE PROPER LIFT OPERATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-322-2884, OR EMAILING AT WWW.DMATA@WABTEC.COM.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: ODYSSEY XL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)