Turtle Top: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Turtle Top in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 10, 2016

(Campaign #: 16E-037)

Seat May Separate From the Base Frame

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."

NHTSA ID: 16V281000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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January 13, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2008-2009 and 2011 Odyssey LT, 2007-2008 and 2010-2012 Odyssey XL, 2008 and 2012 Terra Transport and 2007-2008 and 2013 Van Terra vehicles equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

NHTSA ID: 16V009000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 276

Consequence Summary:

If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Action:

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 10.87

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