Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #14V241000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V241000 by Turtle Top. Affecting model year 2013 odyssey and van terra transit buses manufactured april 11, 2013, through december 5, 2013, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable Includes 18 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 odyssey and van terra transit buses manufactured april 11, 2013, through december 5, 2013, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2013 odyssey and van terra transit buses manufactured april 11, 2013, through december 5, 2013, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Turtle top will notify owners, and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. the recall began in june 2014. owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-800-296-2105 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com. note: this campaign is a continuation of 13v-263.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V241000
Manufacturer: Turtle Top
Report Received Date: 2014-05-08T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored pendant cable shortcircuit
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 18

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2013 odyssey and van terra transit buses manufactured april 11, 2013, through december 5, 2013, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Consequence Summary: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed nonconductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Turtle top will notify owners, and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. the recall began in june 2014. owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-800-296-2105 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com. note: this campaign is a continuation of 13v-263.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 14V241000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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