Report Date
Aug 14, 2012
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Affected Vehicles
15

Defect Description

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.

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Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2006 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY
2006 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA
2006 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT
2007 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY
2007 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA
2007 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT
2008 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY
2008 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA
2008 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT
2009 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY
2009 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA
2009 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT
2010 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY
2010 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA
2010 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.