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NHTSARecalled May 10, 2016 · #16V281000

Seat May Separate From the Base Frame

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey transit buses manufactured December 17, 2015, to March 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection", and 213, "Child Restraint Systems." In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Product details

Product
Seat May Separate From the Base Frame
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Model numbers
2016 Odyssey
UPCs

What you should do

Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2016. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340. Turtle Top's number for this recall is 16E-037.

View the official CPSC notice