2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2016-05-10
Description
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2016 odyssey transit buses manufactured december 17, 2015, to march 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection, and 213, child restraint systems.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Turtle top will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2016. Owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-574-831-4340. Turtle top's number for this recall is 16e-037.
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:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2017-09-06
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2007-2017 turtle top odyssey, odyssey xl, odyssey lt, terra transit, terra transport, terra transport xl, vanterra, vanterra xl, and vanterra xlt transit buses manufactured with one or more extra seats. When the vehicle is fully loaded with passengers, cargo and fuel, the vehicle may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
Vehicles loaded beyond their gvwr capacity have a potential for a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will remove the additional seat(s), free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on october 26, 2017. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-296-2105. Forest river's number for this recall is 71-0507.
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.