Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #16V009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V009000 by Turtle Top. Affecting model year 2006-2014 odyssey, 2008-2009 and 2011 odyssey lt, 2007-2008 and 2010-2012 odyssey xl, 2008 and 2012 terra transport and 2007-2008 and 2013 van terra vehicles equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon Includes 276 affected units, Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2014 odyssey, 2008-2009 and 2011 odyssey lt, 2007-2008 and 2010-2012 odyssey xl, 2008 and 2012 terra transport and 2007-2008 and 2013 van terra vehicles equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 odyssey, 2008-2009 and 2011 odyssey lt, 2007-2008 and 2010-2012 odyssey xl, 2008 and 2012 terra transport and 2007-2008 and 2013 van terra vehicles equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Corrective Action

Turtle top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2016. owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-574-831-4340, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V009000
Manufacturer: Turtle Top
Report Received Date: 2016-01-13T00:00:00
Subject: Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 276

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 odyssey, 2008-2009 and 2011 odyssey lt, 2007-2008 and 2010-2012 odyssey xl, 2008 and 2012 terra transport and 2007-2008 and 2013 van terra vehicles equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence Summary: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action: Turtle top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2016. owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-574-831-4340, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 10.87

Metadata

SID: row-g9mi-qgz4~yfdq
NHTSA ID: 16V009000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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