1991–2001 Turtle Top Econo Transporter, 1991–2001 Turtle Top Executive Transporter, 2000–2001 Turtle Top Standard Vanterra and 1 other model Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…
NHTSA campaign 01V185000 · Seat Belts · filed Jun 1, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Top | Econo Transporter | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Turtle Top | Executive Transporter | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Turtle Top | Standard Vanterra | 2000, 2001 |
| Turtle Top | Vanterra Limo | 2000, 2001 |
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving Turtle Top vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V185000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.