Turtle Top Transit Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Safety Defect

Plain-English summary

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 transit and shuttle buses fitted with Ricon Public Use Lifts. The affected vehicles include Ford Odyssey, GM Odyssey, GM Terra Transport, Ford Van Terra, GM Odyssey XL, Ford Odyssey LT, and GM Odyssey XL MPV models.

The wheelchair lifts were designed with a restraint buckle featuring an interlock that prevents the lift from operating if the buckle is not latched. In the recalled buses, this interlock feature may not operate properly, allowing the lift to move even when the buckle is not latched. This defect could cause the wheelchair to move during lift operation, potentially injuring an unsecured occupant.

Turtle Top is working with Ricon to handle the remedy for this campaign. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. The safety recall began on October 8, 2010. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or email via [email protected] for more information.

The recalled product

Product

FORD, GM ODYSSEY, TERRA TRANSPORT, VAN TERRA, ODYSSEY XL

Brand

FORD

Manufacturer

TURTLE TOP

Category

Vehicle — Transit Bus / Wheelchair Lift

Hazard

• injury
• mechanical-failure

Affected units

138

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