CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
- Remedy
- Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vans fitted with Ricon wheelchair lifts have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large. This can let the bearings move out of position, causing excessive movement of the stowed platform and possible failure of the platform mounting.
If the mounting fails, the wheelchair lift platform could fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, raising the risk of injury to the lift operator. Owners should take this seriously and arrange an inspection promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and check the platform for cracks, replacing any damaged parts at no cost. Owners can contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Turtle TOP Odyssey | 200620072008200920102011201220132014 |
|---|---|
| Turtle TOP Odyssey LT | 200820092011 |
| Turtle TOP Odyssey XL | 20072008201020112012 |
| Turtle TOP Terra Transport | 20082012 |
| Turtle TOP Van Terra | 200720082013 |