2006–2014 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2008–2011 Turtle Top Odyssey LT, 2007–2012 Turtle Top Odyssey XL and 2 other models Recall: Platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack
NHTSA campaign 14V651000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Oct 17, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2008-2009, 2011 Odyssey LT, and 2007-2008, 2010-2012 Odyssey XL, 2008, 2012 Terra Transport, and 2007-2008, 2013 Van Terra transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
The risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Turtle Top will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began November 18, 2014. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Top | Odyssey | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Turtle Top | Odyssey LT | 2008, 2009, 2011 |
| Turtle Top | Odyssey XL | 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Turtle Top | Terra Transport | 2008, 2012 |
| Turtle Top | Vanterra | 2007, 2008, 2013 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V651000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.