Turtle Top: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Turtle Top in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 18, 2015

(Campaign #: 15E-050)

Images From Rear Camera are Reversed

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Odyssey transit buses manufactured March 12, 2014, to June 30, 2015, 2014 Odyssey XLT transit buses manufactured January 15, 2015, to April 22, 2015, and 2014 Van Terra transit buses manufactured May 6, 2014, to June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.

NHTSA ID: 15V526000

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION

# of Units Affected: 14

Consequence Summary:

If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Turtle Top will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners, and dealers will replace the camera unit, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340 or ASA Electronics at 1-877-384-4400. Turtle Top's number for this recall is 15E-050.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 42.86

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August 6, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Window Emergency Catches/FMVSS 217

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2012 Van Terra XL transit bus manufactured October 13, 2012, to February 7, 2013, and 2012 Odyssey XL MPV transit bus manufactured May 2, 2011, to October 4, 2011, which fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The windows may not meet minimum loading requirements.

NHTSA ID: 15V494000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

Windows that do not meet minimum loading requirements are at an increased risk of breaking and falling onto a passenger when pushed by passengers or objects.

Corrective Action:

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed catch and handle combination. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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June 22, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2011 Odyssey LT, 2006-2012 Terra Transport, 2014 Terra Transport, and 2014 Van Terra vehicles built on a GM chassis with a 6.6L engine. The affected transit buses and MPV specialty vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing the compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.

NHTSA ID: 15V396000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 355

Consequence Summary:

If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action:

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-673-2446.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 22.54

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