Turtle Top Van Terra (2003) – 04V149000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Buses, The Electric Door Motor Assembly Handle (Lever) Could Possibly Break When Pulling On The Handle For Emergency Release To Open The Side Entry/Exit Door.

Make Of Vehicle

TURTLE TOP

Model Of Vehicle

VAN TERRA

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

04V149000

Component Description

Structure:Body:Door

Effect Of Defect

This Could Cause The Handle To Break Resulting In Personal Injury To Occupants Exiting The Vehicle.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Door Motor Assembly Handles. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin April 8, 2004. Owners Should Contact Turtle Top At 1-800-296-2105, Exts 181 Or 131.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Turtle Top

Start Of Manufacture

20020501

End Of Manufacture

20040312

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

468

Date Owners Notified

20040408

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Turtle Top

Date Report Received

20040324

Make Campaign Number

RCN-040312

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard