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Turtle TOP Odyssey Recall 16V281: Seats May Separate From Base in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 16V281, reported May 10, 2016, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016 Turtle Top Odyssey transit buses, built between December 17, 2015 and March 29, 2016, have seats that may separate from the base frame because of bolt failure. The vehicles also fail to meet federal requirements for school bus passenger seating and crash protection, and for child restraint systems.

If a crash occurs, a seat that separates from its base frame increases the risk of injury to the person sitting in it. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously, particularly if the bus is used to carry children or other passengers.

Turtle Top will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2016. To learn more or arrange the repair, contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340 and reference recall number 16E-037. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V281Turtle Top
Component
SEATS
Problem
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."
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Turtle TOP Odyssey2016