2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2014-09-19
Description
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2013 odyssey xl transit buses manufactured january 29, 2013, to july 9, 2013, built on ford f-550 chassis, and equipped with liquid spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Turtle top customers were notified by liquidspring, and liquidspring dealers will install a new re-designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2014. Owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.
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.