Turtle TOP 2013–2018 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Recalled September 10, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V603000 · Turtle TOP
Hazard
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Turtle Top will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.
Units
180 units
Description
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2013-2018 Turtle Top Odyssey, VanTerra, and Terra Transit transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.
What to do
Turtle Top will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.
Product
Turtle TOP ODYSSEY · Turtle TOP TERRA TRANSIT · Turtle TOP VANTERRA
Manufacturer(s)
Turtle Top
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →