Recalls for your 2014 Turtle Top Van Terra

Recalls for 2014 Turtle Top Van Terra

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DEFECT #1 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM


Posted on: 2015-08-18
Description
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 odyssey transit buses manufactured march 12, 2014, to june 30, 2015, 2014 odyssey xlt transit buses manufactured january 15, 2015, to april 22, 2015, and 2014 van terra transit buses manufactured may 6, 2014, to june 30, 2015.  The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.

Consequence
If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Turtle top will work with asa electronics to notify owners, and dealers will replace the camera unit, free of charge.  The recall began on september 18, 2015.  Owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-574-831-4340 or asa electronics at 1-877-384-4400.  Turtle top's number for this recall is 15e-050.  

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 - 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.