Turtle Top Terra Transport 2010
Model Terra Transport made in 2010 by Turtle Top got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, structure.
Model 2010
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V404000 | TURTLE TOP | V (Vehicle) | 577 | 09/13/2012 | ODI | Turtle Top | 08/14/2012 | 08/16/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 transit buses equipped with century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Turtle top will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the recall began on september 13, 2012. owners may contact turtle top at 574-831-4340. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V330000 | TURTLE TOP | from 04/01/2011 to 03/25/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 361 | 08/16/2012 | ODI | Turtle Top | 07/11/2012 | 07/13/2012 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 25, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Turtle top will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 16, 2012. owners may contact turtle top at 1-574-831-4349 or smi at 1-800-951-7867. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||