Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #16V281000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V281000 by Turtle Top. Affecting model year 2016 odyssey transit buses manufactured december 17, 2015, to march 29, 2016 Includes 6 affected units, Seat May Separate From the Base Frame, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 odyssey transit buses manufactured december 17, 2015, to march 29, 2016
Defect Summary
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2016 odyssey transit buses manufactured december 17, 2015, to march 29, 2016. these vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection", and 213, "child restraint systems."
Corrective Action
Turtle top will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2016. owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-574-831-4340. turtle top's number for this recall is 16e-037.