Recalls for 2008 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2008-12-02
Description
Turtle top is recalling 188 my 2005-2008 ford odyssey, gm terra transport, and ford van terra, my 2006-2008 gm odyssey, my 2005-2007 gm odyssey xl, and my 2005 ford terra transit buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.  These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles.  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  

Corrective Action
Turtle top is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or turtle top at 1-574-831-4340.

Notes
Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - 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.