Turtle Top Recalls Wheelchair Lifts on Ford Odyssey Vehicles
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2007-2012 Ford Odyssey, Terra Transport, and Van Terra vehicles equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts. An armored cable may not clear the lift, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 Odyssey, Terra Transport, and Van Terra vehicles manufactured between September 1, 2006, and November 1, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift featuring an optional armored pendant cable. The recall affects 132 vehicles.
The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable contacts the power lug and lacks a nonconductive cover, or if the cover is improperly installed, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Turtle Top will notify owners, and Ricon will send a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. This recall campaign began in July 2013. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-800-296-2105 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
The recalled product
- Product
- TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY
- Brand
- TURTLE TOP
- Manufacturer
- Turtle Top
- Category
- Vehicle — Wheelchair Lift
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 132
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- FORD ODYSSEY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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