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HighNHTSA·26V318000·Announced 2026-05-20

Turtle Top Recalls 2026 Transit Buses Due to Wheelchair Retract Defect

Turtle Top is recalling 2026 Terra Transit and Odyssey buses because wheelchair retractors may fail to lock, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

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 structural vehicle defect (wheelchair restraint failure) that increases the risk of injury, but no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Turtle Top is recalling certain 2026 Terra Transit and Odyssey transit buses. The recall involves a defect where the wheelchair retractors may not lock, which prevents the wheelchair from being properly secured.

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. The affected vehicles are 2026 model year Terra Transit and Odyssey buses manufactured by Turtle Top.

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
TURTLE TOP, FORD TERRA FORD TRANSIT, ODYSSEY
Brand
TURTLE TOP
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
6

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 (2)

  • TERRA FORD TRANSIT
  • ODYSSEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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