Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #18V603000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V603000 by Turtle Top. Affecting 2013-2018 turtle top odyssey, vanterra, and terra transit transit buses, equipped with ricon s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts Includes 180 affected units, Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2013-2018 turtle top odyssey, vanterra, and terra transit transit buses, equipped with ricon s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain 2013-2018 turtle top odyssey, vanterra, and terra transit transit buses, equipped with ricon s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.

Corrective Action

Turtle top will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. the recall began november 7, 2019. owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V603000

Manufacturer: Turtle Top

Report Received Date: 2018-09-10T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift may raise too high

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 180

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Turtle top is recalling certain 2013-2018 turtle top odyssey, vanterra, and terra transit transit buses, equipped with ricon s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.

Consequence Summary: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Turtle top will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. the recall began november 7, 2019. 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: 41.67

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SID: row-pdvw_hvpe.8942

NHTSA ID: 18V603000

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Created At: 1742808662

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