Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #14V019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V019000 by Turtle Top. Affecting model year 2010-2012 limo coach, 2010-2013 odyssey and van terra, 2010-2011 odyssey lt, 2011-2012 odyssey xl mpv, 2011-2013 odyssey xl, 2011 odyssey mpv and 2010 and 2012 van terra mpv transit buses and speciality built on ford chassis equipped with a ford 5 Includes 453 affected units, Alternator Wiring Harness may be Pinched, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2012 limo coach, 2010-2013 odyssey and van terra, 2010-2011 odyssey lt, 2011-2012 odyssey xl mpv, 2011-2013 odyssey xl, 2011 odyssey mpv and 2010 and 2012 van terra mpv transit buses and speciality built on ford chassis equipped with a ford 5

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 limo coach, 2010-2013 odyssey and van terra, 2010-2011 odyssey lt, 2011-2012 odyssey xl mpv, 2011-2013 odyssey xl, 2011 odyssey mpv and 2010 and 2012 van terra mpv transit buses and speciality built on ford chassis equipped with a ford 5.4l or 6.8l engine and a trans/air-brand air compressor. in the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.

Corrective Action

Turtle top will notify owners, and trans/air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on february 17, 2014. customers may contact turtle top at 1-574-831-4340.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V019000
Manufacturer: Turtle Top
Report Received Date: 2014-01-27T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator wiring harness may be pinched
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 453

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 limo coach, 2010-2013 odyssey and van terra, 2010-2011 odyssey lt, 2011-2012 odyssey xl mpv, 2011-2013 odyssey xl, 2011 odyssey mpv and 2010 and 2012 van terra mpv transit buses and speciality built on ford chassis equipped with a ford 5.4l or 6.8l engine and a trans/air-brand air compressor. in the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
Consequence Summary: The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Turtle top will notify owners, and trans/air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on february 17, 2014. customers may contact turtle top at 1-574-831-4340.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-xvct_p3sc_mzwc
NHTSA ID: 14V019000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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