Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #01V079000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V079000 by Turtle Top. Includes 85 affected units, TURTLE TOP/IDLE CONTROL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: van conversions models built on ford 138" e-350 cutaway chassis with 5.4l and 6.8l gas engines with after market fast idle controls installed. these fast idle controls were improperly installed, causing throttle control malfunction.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new bracket, vacuum solenoid, and hardware to a new location that does not have the potential to interfere with the function of the oem throttle assembly. owner notification began march 1, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact turtle top at 1-219-831-4340.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V079000
Manufacturer: Turtle Top
Report Received Date: 2001-03-09T00:00:00
Subject: Turtle top/idle control
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 85

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: van conversions models built on ford 138" e-350 cutaway chassis with 5.4l and 6.8l gas engines with after market fast idle controls installed. these fast idle controls were improperly installed, causing throttle control malfunction.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new bracket, vacuum solenoid, and hardware to a new location that does not have the potential to interfere with the function of the oem throttle assembly. owner notification began march 1, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact turtle top at 1-219-831-4340.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3gpt-8hn5~g7r9
NHTSA ID: 01V079000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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