Turtle Top: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Turtle Top in 2009. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 23, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGN/LUMINATOR

TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2005 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.

NHTSA ID: 09V422000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 29

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

TURTLE TOP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED BY LUMINATOR FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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