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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V019000

2012 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra | 2010 Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach | 2013 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2011 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2012 Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach | 2012 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2010 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2013 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra | 2011 Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach | 2011 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra | 2010 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Published January 28, 2014 · Recall initiated: January 27, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V019000, published January 28, 2014 and initiated January 27, 2014. Recalling firm: Turtle Top; 2012 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra | 2010 Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach | 2013 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2011 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2012 Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach | 2012 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2010 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2013 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra | 2011 Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach | 2011 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra | 2010 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.

What's the hazard

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Limo Coach, 2010-2013 Odyssey and Van Terra, 2010-2011 Odyssey LT, 2011-2012 Odyssey XL MPV, 2011-2013 Odyssey XL, 2011 Odyssey MPV and 2010 and 2012 Van Terra MPV transit buses and speciality built on Ford chassis equipped with a Ford 5.4L or 6.8L engine and a Trans/Air-brand air compressor. In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.

What to do

Turtle Top will notify owners, and Trans/Air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2014. Customers may contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4340.

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Recall details

Brand
TURTLE TOP
Model
FORD VAN TERRA
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Lot
2012 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA | 2010 TURTLE TOP FORD LIMO COACH | 2013 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY | 2011 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY | 2012 TURTLE TOP FORD LIMO COACH | 2012 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY | 2010 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY | 2013 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA | 2011 TURTLE TOP FORD LIMO COACH | 2011 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA | 2010 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra | 2010 Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach | 2013 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2011 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2012 Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach | 2012 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2010 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2013 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra | 2011 Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach | 2011 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra | 2010 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V019000 on January 28, 2014. Reported hazard: Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Limo Coach, 2010-2013 Odyssey and Van Terra, 2010-2011 Odyssey LT, 2011-2012 Odyssey XL MPV, 2011-2013 Odyssey XL, 2011 Odyssey MPV and 2010 and 2012 Van Terra MPV transit buses and speciality built on Ford chassis equipped with a Ford 5.4L or 6.8L engine and a Trans/Air-brand air compressor. In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.

What should I do if I have this product?

Turtle Top will notify owners, and Trans/Air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2014. Customers may contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4340.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TURTLE TOP. Model: FORD VAN TERRA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)