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Turtle TOP Ford Odyssey Recall 12V404: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

NHTSA campaign 12V404, reported August 14, 2012, 577 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V404TURTLE TOP
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Problem
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.
Risk
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
Turtle Top will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 574-831-4340.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Turtle TOP Ford Odyssey20062007200820092010
Turtle TOP Ford Van Terra20062007200820092010
Turtle TOP Terra Transport20062007200820092010