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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V400000

2007 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2009 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2006 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2005 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2008 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport — Seats: barriers

Published September 10, 2010 · Recall initiated: September 7, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V400000, published September 10, 2010 and initiated September 7, 2010. Recalling firm: Turtle Top; 2007 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2009 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2006 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2005 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2008 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport — Seats: barriers.

What's the hazard

TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SPIRIT (MFSAB TERRA TRANSPORT) MULTI-FUNCTION SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2004 THROUGH JULY 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH FREEDMAN SEATING COMPANY SEAT RESTRAINT BARRIERS. THE AFFECTED SEATS CONTAIN A STEEL PLATE WITH INCORRECT GAGE OF STEEL WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.

What to do

TURTLE TOP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OR, IF THE OWNER PREFERS, REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY A TURTLE TOP DEALER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREEDMAN SEATING COMPANY AT 1-800-443-4540 EXT 233 OR TURTLE TOP'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-296-2105 TO OBTAIN A REPAIR KIT.

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Recall details

Brand
SPIRIT
Model
MFSAB TERRA TRANSPORT
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Lot
2007 SPIRIT MFSAB TERRA TRANSPORT | 2009 SPIRIT MFSAB TERRA TRANSPORT | 2006 SPIRIT MFSAB TERRA TRANSPORT | 2005 SPIRIT MFSAB TERRA TRANSPORT | 2008 SPIRIT MFSAB TERRA TRANSPORT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2007 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2009 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2006 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2005 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport | 2008 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport — Seats: barriers recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V400000 on September 10, 2010. Reported hazard: TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SPIRIT (MFSAB TERRA TRANSPORT) MULTI-FUNCTION SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2004 THROUGH JULY 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH FREEDMAN SEATING COMPANY SEAT RESTRAINT BARRIERS. THE AFFECTED SEATS CONTAIN A STEEL PLATE WITH INCORRECT GAGE OF STEEL WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.

What should I do if I have this product?

TURTLE TOP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OR, IF THE OWNER PREFERS, REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY A TURTLE TOP DEALER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREEDMAN SEATING COMPANY AT 1-800-443-4540 EXT 233 OR TURTLE TOP'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-296-2105 TO OBTAIN A REPAIR KIT.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPIRIT. Model: MFSAB TERRA TRANSPORT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)