2010 Turtle Top Terra Transport recalls and problems
The 2010 Turtle Top Terra Transport has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Turtle Top dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2010 Turtle Top Terra Transport vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2010 Turtle Top Terra Transport recalls
Recall 15V-396: Equipment, Electrical System
Problem: Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2011 Odyssey LT, 2006-2012 Terra Transport, 2014 Terra Transport, and 2014 Van Terra vehicles built on a GM chassis with a 6.6L engine. The affected transit buses and MPV specialty vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing the compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Risk: If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-673-2446.
Recall 12V-404: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 12V-330: Structure
Problem: Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from April 1, 2011, through March 25, 2012, equipped with Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) Prolo roof hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the Prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Turtle Top will notify owners. SMI will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4349 or SMI at 1-800-951-7867.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Turtle Top Terra Transport have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Turtle Top Terra Transport: 15V-396 (equipment, electrical system), 12V-404 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 12V-330 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Turtle Top recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Turtle Top dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.