Recall 12V330000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | TURTLE TOP | ODYSSEY |
| 2010 | TURTLE TOP | TERRA TRANSPORT |
| 2011 | TURTLE TOP | ODYSSEY |
| 2011 | TURTLE TOP | ODYSSEY LT |
| 2011 | TURTLE TOP | ODYSSEY XL |
| 2011 | TURTLE TOP | TERRA TRANSPORT |
| 2011 | TURTLE TOP | VANTERRA |
| 2012 | TURTLE TOP | ODYSSEY |
| 2012 | TURTLE TOP | ODYSSEY XL |
| 2012 | TURTLE TOP | TERRA TRANSPORT |
| 2012 | TURTLE TOP | VANTERRA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.