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Turtle TOP 2016 Seats recall

Recalled May 10, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V281000 · Turtle TOP

Hazard
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
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.
Units
6 units

Description

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.

Product
Turtle TOP ODYSSEY
Manufacturer(s)
Turtle Top

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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