Turtle Top Odyssey recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 10, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Turtle Top recalls 2016 Turtle Top Odyssey

Recall number

16V281000

Brand / firm

Turtle Top

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.