Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #10V400000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V400000 by Turtle Top. Includes 36 affected units, SEAT BARRIER FOR LEG PROTECTION, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 spirit (mfsab terra transport) multi-function school activity buses manufactured from october 27, 2004 through july 31, 2009, equipped with freedman seating company seat restraint barriers. the affected seats contain a steel plate with incorrect gage of steel which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Corrective Action

Turtle top will notify owners and a repair kit along with instructions will be provided free of charge. or, if the owner prefers, repairs will be made by a turtle top dealer. the safety recall began on september 14, 2010. owners should contact freedman seating company at 1-800-443-4540 ext 233 or turtle top's customer service department at 1-800-296-2105 to obtain a repair kit.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V400000

Manufacturer: Turtle Top

Report Received Date: 2010-09-07T00:00:00

Subject: Seat barrier for leg protection

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 36

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 spirit (mfsab terra transport) multi-function school activity buses manufactured from october 27, 2004 through july 31, 2009, equipped with freedman seating company seat restraint barriers. the affected seats contain a steel plate with incorrect gage of steel which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may be injured.

Corrective Action: Turtle top will notify owners and a repair kit along with instructions will be provided free of charge. or, if the owner prefers, repairs will be made by a turtle top dealer. the safety recall began on september 14, 2010. owners should contact freedman seating company at 1-800-443-4540 ext 233 or turtle top's customer service department at 1-800-296-2105 to obtain a repair kit.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jh3i-wb3f_3iyn

NHTSA ID: 10V400000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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