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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V494000

2010 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl Mpv | 2012 Turtle Top Van Terra Xl — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Published August 6, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 6, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V494000, published August 6, 2015. Recalling firm: Turtle Top; 2010 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl Mpv | 2012 Turtle Top Van Terra Xl — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TURTLE TOP
Model
ODYSSEY XL MPV
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Lot
2010 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY XL MPV | 2012 TURTLE TOP VAN TERRA XL
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl Mpv | 2012 Turtle Top Van Terra Xl — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V494000 on August 6, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TURTLE TOP. Model: ODYSSEY XL MPV.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)