Defect Description For Recall
Turtle Top Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 Through 2012 Commercial Buses Manufactured From April 1, 2011, Through March 25, 2012, Equipped With Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (Smi) Prolo Roof Hatches. Increased FriCTIon Between The Rear Plate Assemblies, P/No. 009327, And The Nylon Rear Pop-Up Support, P/No. 008956, May Result In An Opening Force Of The Prolo Roof Hatches That Exceeds Federal Standard Requirements. Thus, These Hatches Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.”
Make Of Vehicle
TURTLE TOP
Model Of Vehicle
ODYSSEY LT
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V330000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency, Passengers’ Exit From The Bus May Be Hindered Possibly Resulting In Injury To The Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
Turtle Top Will Notify Owners. Smi Will Provide Service Kits Along With Repair InstruCTIons To Dealers And Owners, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On August 16, 2012. Owners May Contact Turtle Top At 1-574-831-4349 Or Smi At 1-800-951-7867.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Start Of Manufacture
20110401
End Of Manufacture
20120325
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
361
Date Owners Notified
20120816
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Date Report Received
20120711
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217