Turtle Top recalls
29 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Turtle Top vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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- Jul 17, 2026Crash risk2026 Turtle Top Terra Ford Transit — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2026 Terra Ford Transit buses. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
26V462000 · — · Turtle Top
- May 20, 2026Crash risk2026 Ford Odyssey, 2026 Turtle Top Terra Ford Transit — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2026 Terra Transit and Odyssey transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
26V318000 · 6 units · Turtle Top
- May 21, 2024Crash risk2024 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2024 Turtle Top Odyssey XL, 2024 Turtle Top Terra Transit and 1 other model — Seats
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2024 Van Terra, Terra Transit, Odyssey, and Odyssey XL vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
24V356000 · 3 units · Turtle Top
- Mar 11, 2020Crash risk2019 Turtle Top Odyssey — Electrical System
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
20V141000 · 5 units · Turtle Top
- Sep 10, 2018Crash risk2013–2018 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2013–2018 Turtle Top Terra Transit, 2013–2018 Turtle Top Vanterra — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
18V603000 · 180 units · Turtle Top
- May 10, 2016Crash risk2016 Turtle Top Odyssey — Seats
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey transit buses manufactured December 17, 2015, to March 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection", and 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
16V281000 · 6 units · Turtle Top
- Jan 13, 2016Crash risk2006–2014 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2008–2011 Turtle Top Odyssey LT, 2007–2012 Turtle Top Odyssey XL and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2008-2009 and 2011 Odyssey LT, 2007-2008 and 2010-2012 Odyssey XL, 2008 and 2012 Terra Transport and 2007-2008 and 2013 Van Terra vehicles equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
16V009000 · 276 units · Turtle Top
- Aug 18, 2015Crash risk2014–2015 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2014 Turtle Top Odyssey XLT, 2014 Turtle Top Vanterra — Back Over Prevention
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Odyssey transit buses manufactured March 12, 2014, to June 30, 2015, 2014 Odyssey XLT transit buses manufactured January 15, 2015, to April 22, 2015, and 2014 Van Terra transit buses manufactured May 6, 2014, to June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
15V526000 · 14 units · Turtle Top
- Aug 6, 2015Safety2010 Turtle Top Odyssey XL MPV, 2012 Turtle Top Van Terra XL — Latches/locks/linkages
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2012 Van Terra XL transit bus manufactured October 13, 2012, to February 7, 2013, and 2012 Odyssey XL MPV transit bus manufactured May 2, 2011, to October 4, 2011, which fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The windows may not meet minimum loading requirements.
15V494000 · 2 units · Turtle Top
- Jun 22, 2015Fire risk2006–2014 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2011 Turtle Top Odyssey LT, 2006–2014 Turtle Top Terra Transport and 1 other model — Equipment
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2011 Odyssey LT, 2006-2012 Terra Transport, 2014 Terra Transport, and 2014 Van Terra vehicles built on a GM chassis with a 6.6L engine. The affected transit buses and MPV specialty vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing the compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
15V396000 · 355 units · Turtle Top
- Oct 17, 2014Crash risk2006–2014 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2008–2011 Turtle Top Odyssey LT, 2007–2012 Turtle Top Odyssey XL and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
14V651000 · 276 units · Turtle Top
- Sep 19, 2014Crash risk2013 Turtle Top Odyssey XL — Suspension
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2013 Odyssey XL transit buses manufactured January 29, 2013, to July 9, 2013, built on Ford F-550 chassis, and equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
14V575000 · 2 units · Turtle Top
- May 8, 2014Fire risk2013 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2013 Turtle Top Vanterra — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2013 Odyssey and Van Terra transit buses manufactured April 11, 2013, through December 5, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
14V241000 · 18 units · Turtle Top
- Jan 27, 2014Fire risk2010–2012 Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach, 2010–2013 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey, 2010–2013 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra — Electrical System
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Limo Coach, 2010-2013 Odyssey and Van Terra, 2010-2011 Odyssey LT, 2011-2012 Odyssey XL MPV, 2011-2013 Odyssey XL, 2011 Odyssey MPV and 2010 and 2012 Van Terra MPV transit buses and speciality built on Ford chassis equipped with a Ford 5.4L or 6.8L engine and a Trans/Air-brand air compressor. In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
14V019000 · 453 units · Turtle Top
- Oct 18, 2013Fire risk2009 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey LT — Electrical System
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2009 Odyssey LT transit buses built on Ford Chassis manufactured August 1, 2009, through October 13, 2009 and equipped with A & M Systems passenger entrance/exit doors. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
13V524000 · 2 units · Turtle Top
- Jun 24, 2013Fire risk2009 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey — Equipment
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 Odyssey, Terra Transport, and Van Terra vehicles manufactured September 1, 2006, through November 1, 2012, and equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
13V263000 · 132 units · Turtle Top
- Aug 14, 2012Crash risk2006–2010 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey, 2006–2010 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra, 2006–2010 Turtle Top Terra Transport — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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.
12V404000 · 577 units · TURTLE TOP
- Jul 11, 2012Crash risk2010–2012 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2011 Turtle Top Odyssey LT, 2011–2012 Turtle Top Odyssey XL and 2 other models — Structure
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."
12V330000 · 361 units · TURTLE TOP
- Feb 2, 2012Fire risk2008–2011 Ford Odyssey, 2009 Ford Odyssey LT, 2010 GM Odyssey and 1 other model — Equipment
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2008 THROUGH 2011 ODYSSEY, ODYSSEY XL, AND ODYSSEY LT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011, AND BUILT ON FORD, GENERAL MOTORS, AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, EQUIPPED WITH A CARRIER CORPORATION GEN V EM-1 EVAPORATOR. THE EM-1 EVAPORATORS CONTAIN A FUSE HOLDER IN THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION MAY CAUSE THE FUSE TO LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER, RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
12V044000 · 133 units · TURTLE TOP
- Mar 12, 2010Fire risk2009 Turtle Top Odyssey XL — Equipment
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 ODYSSEY TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER K410 ROOFTOP CONDENSERS. INADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FANS IN THE K410 CONDENSER MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE FAN'S WIRES.
10V092000 · 15 units · TURTLE TOP
- Mar 12, 2010Fire risk2007–2008 Turtle Top Odyssey XL — Equipment
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRANS/AIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS INSTALLED BETWEEN MAY 2006 AND JUNE 2009. EACH TRANS/AIR SYSTEM COMES WITH AN ELECTRICAL KIT WHICH CONTAINS A RELAY BOARD AND EC PC BOARD WHICH IF IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COULD OVERHEAT.
10V097000 · 2 units · TURTLE TOP
- Oct 23, 2009Fire risk2004–2005 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2004–2005 Turtle Top Odyssey XL, 2004–2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit — Interior Lighting
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2005 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
09V422000 · 29 units · TURTLE TOP
- Dec 15, 2008Crash risk2006 Eldorado Aeroelite 290, 2001 Eldorado Aerolite 210, 2000 Eldorado Aerotech 200 and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
TEXAS BUS IS RECALLING 13 MY 2005 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT, MY 2006 ELDORADO AEROELITE 290, MY 2001 AEROLITE 210, MY 2000 AEROTECH 200, AND MY 2005 AEROTECH 270 BUSES BUILT ON ELDORADO NATIONAL - KANSAS CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
08V658000 · 13 units · TEXAS BUS SALES
- Dec 12, 2008Crash risk2006 Eldorado Aeroelite 290, 2001 Eldorado Aerolite 210, 2000 Eldorado Aerotech 200 and 2 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
TEXAS BUS IS RECALLING 13 MY 2005 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT, MY 2006 ELDORADO AEROELITE 290, MY 2001 AEROLITE 210, MY 2000 AEROTECH 200, AND MY 2005 AEROTECH 270 BUSES BUILT ON ELDORADO NATIONAL - KANSAS CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
08V656000 · 13 units · TEXAS BUS SALES
- Dec 2, 2008Crash risk2005–2007 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey, 2005 Turtle Top Ford Terra Transit, 2005–2006 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra and 3 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING 121 MY 2005-2007 FORD ODYSSEY, MY 2005 FORD TERRA TRANSIT, MY 2005-2006 FORD VAN TERRA, MY 2006-2007 GM ODYSSEY, MY 2005-2006 GM ODYSSEY XL, AND MY 2005-2006 GM TERRA TRANSPORT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
08V633000 · 121 units · TURTLE TOP
- Dec 2, 2008Crash risk2005–2008 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey, 2005 Turtle Top Ford Terra Transit, 2005–2008 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra and 3 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING 188 MY 2005-2008 FORD ODYSSEY, GM TERRA TRANSPORT, AND FORD VAN TERRA, MY 2006-2008 GM ODYSSEY, MY 2005-2007 GM ODYSSEY XL, AND MY 2005 FORD TERRA TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
08V632000 · 188 units · TURTLE TOP
- Mar 24, 2004Crash risk2004 Turtle Top Terra Transport, 2002–2004 Turtle Top Van Terra — Structure
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ELECTRIC DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLE (LEVER) COULD POSSIBLY BREAK WHEN PULLING ON THE HANDLE FOR EMERGENCY RELEASE TO OPEN THE SIDE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.
04V149000 · 468 units · TURTLE TOP
- Jun 1, 2001Crash risk1991–2001 Turtle Top Econo Transporter, 1991–2001 Turtle Top Executive Transporter, 2000–2001 Turtle Top Standard Vanterra and 1 other model — Seat Belts
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.
01V185000 · 9 units · TURTLE TOP, INC.
- Mar 9, 2001Safety2000–2001 Turtle Top Van Terra — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CONVERSIONS MODELS BUILT ON FORD 138" E-350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH 5.4L AND 6.8L GAS ENGINES WITH AFTER MARKET FAST IDLE CONTROLS INSTALLED. THESE FAST IDLE CONTROLS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION.
01V079000 · 85 units · TURTLE TOP, INC.