Defect Description For Recall
Turtle Top Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007 Through 2010 Transit And Shuttle Buses Fitted With Ricon Public Use Lifts. The Wheelchair Lifts Were To Be Equipped With A Restraint Buckle That Has An Interlock Feature Designed To Prevent The Lift From Operating If The Buckle Is Not Latched. In The Recalled Buses, However, The Interlock Feature May Not Operate Properly And The Lift May Operate Even When The Buckle Is Not Latched.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
ODYSSEY
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
10V353000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
The Wheelchair May Move During Lift Operation And The Unsecured Occupant, Could Be Injured.
Fix Defect
Turtle Top Is Working With Ricon And Ricon Will Be Handling The Remedy For This Campaign. Please See Ricon’S Defect Report 09E-060. Ricon Will Provide Customers With A Warning Decal And A Dvd-Based Training Aid. The Safety Recall Began On October 8, 2010. Owners May Contact Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884, Or Email At Www.Dmata@Wabtec.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Start Of Manufacture
20071201
End Of Manufacture
20091231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
138
Date Owners Notified
20101008
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Date Report Received
20100730