The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V575000·Announced 2014-09-19

Turtle Top Odyssey XL Transit Buses Recalled for Suspension Tank Bracket Failure

Turtle Top is recalling 2013 Odyssey XL transit buses because a suspension fluid tank bracket may fail, causing the tank to separate and create a road hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may separate from the chassis, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2013 Odyssey XL transit buses manufactured between January 29, 2013, and July 9, 2013. These vehicles are built on Ford F-550 chassis and are equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits.

The defect involves the mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the vehicle frame. This bracket may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle. If the mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

LiquidSpring dealers will install a new re-designed bracket free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY XL
Brand
TURTLE TOP
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • ODYSSEY XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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