2009 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY Recalls (2)

Campaign:
12V404000 on 08/15/2012
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
577
Defect:
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 transit buses equipped with century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequence:
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Correction:
Turtle top will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the recall began on september 13, 2012. owners may contact turtle top at 574-831-4340.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
13V263000 on 06/26/2013
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
07/31/2006 - 06/29/2013
Affected:
132
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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