Recall
Turtle Top Executive Transporter — 01V185000
NHTSA ID
01V185000
Make
Turtle Top
Model
Executive Transporter
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
2001-06-01
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Units Affected
9
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." PERIMETER SEATING WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS UNDER 10,000 LBS.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SEAT BELTS AND APPLICABLE HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TURTLE TOP AT 1-219-831-4340.
Affected Vehicles
Turtle Top Executive Transporter
Model Years: 1997