Turtle Top Odyssey LT recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 22, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Turtle Top recalls 2006–2014 Turtle Top — 4 models

Recall number

15V396000

Brand / firm

Turtle Top

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 355 units

Why it was recalled

If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-673-2446.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.