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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V281000

2016 Turtle Top Odyssey — Seats

Published May 10, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 10, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V281000, published May 10, 2016. Recalling firm: Turtle Top; 2016 Turtle Top Odyssey — Seats.

What's the hazard

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey transit buses manufactured December 17, 2015, to March 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection", and 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

What to do

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2016. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340. Turtle Top's number for this recall is 16E-037.

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Recall details

Brand
TURTLE TOP
Model
ODYSSEY
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Lot
2016 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Turtle Top Odyssey — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V281000 on May 10, 2016. Reported hazard: Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey transit buses manufactured December 17, 2015, to March 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection", and 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

What should I do if I have this product?

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2016. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340. Turtle Top's number for this recall is 16E-037.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)