3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2012-08-16
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.
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2015-06-22
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2015-06-22
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.