Recall
Turtle Top Vanterra — 18V603000
NHTSA ID
18V603000
Make
Turtle Top
Model
Vanterra
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2018-09-10
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Units Affected
180
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2013-2018 Turtle Top Odyssey, VanTerra, and Terra Transit transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.
Consequence
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Turtle Top will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.