Defect Description For Recall
Turtle Top Is Recalling 121 My 2005-2007 Ford Odyssey, My 2005 Ford Terra Transit, My 2005-2006 Ford Van Terra, My 2006-2007 GM Odyssey, My 2005-2006 GM Odyssey Xl, And My 2005-2006 GM Terra Transport Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Lifts Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift System Accessible For Motor Vehicles.” The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift.
Make Of Vehicle
TURTLE TOP
Model Of Vehicle
FORD TERRA TRANSIT
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V633000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Turtle Top Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000 Or Turtle Top At 1-574-831-4340.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Start Of Manufacture
20050111
End Of Manufacture
20050919
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
121
Date Owners Notified
20090310
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Date Report Received
20081202
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403