2010 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT Recalls (4)

Campaign:
12V330000 on 07/12/2012
Component:
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Manufactured:
03/31/2011 - 03/24/2012
Affected:
361
Defect:
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence:
In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Correction:
Turtle top will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 16, 2012. owners may contact turtle top at 1-574-831-4349 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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:
15V396000 on 06/21/2015
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
07/05/2006 - 09/13/2012
Affected:
355
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
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.

Campaign:
15V396000 on 06/21/2015
Component:
Equipment:air conditioner
Manufactured:
07/05/2006 - 09/13/2012
Affected:
355
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
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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