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NHTSARecalled Aug 6, 2015 · #15V494000

Window Emergency Catches/FMVSS 217

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2012 Van Terra XL transit bus manufactured October 13, 2012, to February 7, 2013, and 2012 Odyssey XL MPV transit bus manufactured May 2, 2011, to October 4, 2011, which fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The windows may not meet minimum loading requirements. Windows that do not meet minimum loading requirements are at an increased risk of breaking and falling onto a passenger when pushed by passengers or objects.

Product details

Product
Window Emergency Catches/FMVSS 217
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Model numbers
2012 Van, 2012 Odyssey
UPCs

What you should do

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed catch and handle combination. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340.

View the official CPSC notice