Turtle Top recall 16V281
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Turtle Top
- Units affected
- 6
- Recall opened
- Jun 22, 2016
- Report date
- May 10, 2016
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16E-037
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY2016
Component / system
Defect
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."
Risk / consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 16V281000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.