Turtle TOP 2006–2010 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Recalled August 14, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V404000 · Turtle TOP
Hazard
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.
Units
577 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Turtle TOP FORD ODYSSEY · Turtle TOP FORD VAN TERRA · Turtle TOP TERRA TRANSPORT
Manufacturer(s)
Turtle Top
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →