2016 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY RECALL - #16V281000
RECALL FOR 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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY |
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| Manufacturer |
Turtle Top |
| Manufactured between |
12/17/2015 - 3/29/2016 |
| Recalled on |
5/10/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Turtle Top |
| Owners Notified on |
6/22/2016 |
| # Affected |
6 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. |
| Corrective action |
Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2016. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340. Turtle Top's number for this recall is 16E-037. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2016 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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