Turtle TOP Ford Limo Coach, Ford Odyssey, Ford VAN Terra (2010-2013): Electrical system
Recall 14V019000 · Jan 27, 2014 · Turtle Top
453
vehicles affected
453
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V019000
- Date
- Jan 27, 2014
- Maker
- Turtle Top
- Units affected
- 453
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Alternator/generator/regulator
- Model years
- 2010-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Limo Coach, 2010-2013 Odyssey and Van Terra, 2010-2011 Odyssey LT, 2011-2012 Odyssey XL MPV, 2011-2013 Odyssey XL, 2011 Odyssey MPV and 2010 and 2012 Van Terra MPV transit buses and speciality built on Ford chassis equipped with a Ford 5.4L or 6.8L engine and a Trans/Air-brand air compressor. In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
What can happen
The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Turtle Top will notify owners, and Trans/Air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2014. Customers may contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4340.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Top | Ford Limo Coach | 2010-2012 |
| Turtle Top | Ford Odyssey | 2010-2013 |
| Turtle Top | Ford Van Terra | 2010-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V019000?
3 models: Turtle Top Ford Limo Coach (2010-2012), Turtle Top Ford Odyssey (2010-2013), Turtle Top Ford Van Terra (2010-2013), about 453 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V019000?
Turtle Top will notify owners, and Trans/Air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2014. Customers may contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4340.
What can happen?
The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.