CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Problem
- Turtle Top is recalling certain 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Turtle Top will notify owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2020. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.
- 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
On certain 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey vehicles built on GMC Savana or Chevrolet Express chassis, the seatbelt-unfastened warning light does not come on for about five seconds after the ignition is turned to "on" or "start." The vehicles therefore do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which covers occupant crash protection.
Without a prompt warning, the driver may forget to fasten their seatbelt, which raises the risk of injury in a crash. Until the repair is done, make a habit of buckling up before you start driving and check that the belt is fastened.
The remedy is free. Turtle Top will notify owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster at no charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2020. You can contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Turtle TOP Odyssey | 2019 |
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