Turtle Top: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Turtle Top in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 18, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Electric Door Actuator May cause Fire

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2009 Odyssey LT transit buses built on Ford Chassis manufactured August 1, 2009, through October 13, 2009 and equipped with A & M Systems passenger entrance/exit doors. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

NHTSA ID: 13V524000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Turtle Top will notify owners and A&M Systems will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-800-296-2105 or A&M at 1-574-522-5000 extension 15.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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June 24, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 Odyssey, Terra Transport, and Van Terra vehicles manufactured September 1, 2006, through November 1, 2012, and equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

NHTSA ID: 13V263000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 132

Consequence Summary:

If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Corrective Action:

Turtle Top will notify owners and Ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. This recall campaign will begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-800-296-2105 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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