Recalls for your 2013 Turtle Top Van Terra

Recalls for 2013 Turtle Top Van Terra

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2014-05-08
Description
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2013 odyssey and van terra transit buses manufactured april 11, 2013, through december 5, 2013, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts 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 nonconductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Turtle top will notify owners, and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge.  The recall began in june 2014.  Owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-800-296-2105 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.  Note: this campaign is a continuation of 13v-263.

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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2016-01-13
Description
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 odyssey, 2008-2009 and 2011 odyssey lt, 2007-2008 and 2010-2012 odyssey xl, 2008 and 2012 terra transport and 2007-2008 and 2013 van terra vehicles equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon.  The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.  This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Action
Turtle top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings.  The platform will be inspected for cracks.  Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.  The recall began on march 21, 2016.  Owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-574-831-4340, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

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.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2014-10-17
Description
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 odyssey, 2008-2009, 2011 odyssey lt, and 2007-2008, 2010-2012 odyssey xl, 2008, 2012 terra transport, and 2007-2008, 2013 van terra transit buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation.  The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Consequence
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.  When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Corrective Action
Turtle top will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers.  Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.  The recall began november 18, 2014.  Owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-574-831-4340 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

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.