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NHTSARecalled Mar 24, 2004 · #04V149000

TURTLE TOP/ELECTRIC DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ELECTRIC DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLE (LEVER) COULD POSSIBLY BREAK WHEN PULLING ON THE HANDLE FOR EMERGENCY RELEASE TO OPEN THE SIDE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. THIS COULD CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BREAK RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS EXITING THE VEHICLE.

Product details

Product
TURTLE TOP/ELECTRIC DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TURTLE TOP AT 1-800-296-2105, EXTS 181 OR 131.

View the official CPSC notice