2010 GM Odyssey recalls and problems
The 2010 GM Odyssey has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any GM dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2010 GM Odyssey vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2010 GM Odyssey recalls
Recall 12V-044: Equipment
Problem: Turtle top is recalling certain model 2008 through 2011 odyssey, odyssey xl, and odyssey lt vehicles manufactured from february 11, 2008, through october 26, 2011, and built on ford, general motors, and freightliner chassis, equipped with a carrier corporation gen V em-1 evaporator. The em-1 evaporators contain a fuse holder in the motor assembly which due to time, temperature, and/or vibration may cause the fuse to loosen in the fuse holder, resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Risk: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt and potentially cause a fire.
Fix: Turtle top will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 21, 2012. (See carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.
Recall 11V-224: Equipment
Problem: Turtle top is recalling certain model 2009 through 2011 odyssey and odyssey mpv transit buses and mpv specialty vehicles manufactured from may 4, 2010, through march 21, 2011, equipped with a turtle top branded first aid kit with part number 206123. The first aid kits could possibly contain contaminated povidine iodine prep pads.
Risk: Contaminated pads could lead to life threatening infections in at-risk individuals.
Fix: Turtle top will notify owners and the affected prep pads should be discarded. The iodine prep pads will be replaced free of charge by certified safety manufacturing, inc. Owners should contact certified safety at 1-800-854-7474 to obtain the free replacement pads. The safety recall began on april 15, 2011.
Recall 10V-353: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 transit and shuttle buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. The wheelchair lifts were to be equipped with a restraint buckle that has an interlock feature designed to prevent the lift from operating if the buckle is not latched. In the recalled buses, however, the interlock feature may not operate properly and the lift may operate even when the buckle is not latched.
Risk: The wheelchair may move during lift operation and the unsecured occupant, could be injured.
Fix: Turtle top is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. The safety recall began on october 8, 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, or email at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 GM Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 GM Odyssey: 12V-044 (equipment), 11V-224 (equipment), 10V-353 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are GM recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GM dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.