Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #14V575000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V575000 by Turtle Top. Affecting model year 2013 odyssey xl transit buses manufactured january 29, 2013, to july 9, 2013, built on ford f-550 chassis, and equipped with liquid spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits Includes 2 affected units, Bracket for Suspension Fluid Tank may Fracture, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 odyssey xl transit buses manufactured january 29, 2013, to july 9, 2013, built on ford f-550 chassis, and equipped with liquid spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2013 odyssey xl transit buses manufactured january 29, 2013, to july 9, 2013, built on ford f-550 chassis, and equipped with liquid spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. the mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Turtle top customers were notified by liquidspring, and liquidspring dealers will install a new re-designed bracket, free of charge. the recall began on september 9, 2014. owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V575000
Manufacturer: Turtle Top
Report Received Date: 2014-09-19T00:00:00
Subject: Bracket for suspension fluid tank may fracture
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Equipment #14E-034
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2013 odyssey xl transit buses manufactured january 29, 2013, to july 9, 2013, built on ford f-550 chassis, and equipped with liquid spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. the mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Turtle top customers were notified by liquidspring, and liquidspring dealers will install a new re-designed bracket, free of charge. the recall began on september 9, 2014. owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-wita~4mu7~hdr3
NHTSA ID: 14V575000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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