Recall 08V-632: 2005–2008 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey, 2005 Turtle Top Ford Terra Transit and 4 more
TURTLE TOP recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Dec 2, 2008, covering about 188 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TURTLE TOP |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V632000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Turtle Top Ford Terra Transit | 2005 | All years |
| Turtle Top Ford Van Terra | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Turtle Top GM Odyssey | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Turtle Top GM Odyssey XL | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Turtle Top GM Terra Transport | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-632?
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.
How is recall 08V-632 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.