Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #04V149000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V149000 by Turtle Top. Includes 468 affected units, TURTLE TOP/ELECTRIC DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain buses, the electric door motor assembly handle (lever) could possibly break when pulling on the handle for emergency release to open the side entry/exit door.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the door motor assembly handles. owner notification is expected to begin april 8, 2004. owners should contact turtle top at 1-800-296-2105, exts 181 or 131.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V149000

Manufacturer: Turtle Top

Report Received Date: 2004-03-24T00:00:00

Subject: Turtle top/electric door motor assembly handle

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 468

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RCN-040312

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain buses, the electric door motor assembly handle (lever) could possibly break when pulling on the handle for emergency release to open the side entry/exit door.

Consequence Summary: This could cause the handle to break resulting in personal injury to occupants exiting the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the door motor assembly handles. owner notification is expected to begin april 8, 2004. owners should contact turtle top at 1-800-296-2105, exts 181 or 131.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-34ig_5gq7~mtdu

NHTSA ID: 04V149000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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