Turtle TOP Ford Odyssey, Ford Terra Transit, Ford VAN Terra, GM Odyssey and 2 more (2005-2007): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V633000 · Dec 2, 2008 · Turtle Top
121
vehicles affected
121
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V633000
- Date
- Dec 2, 2008
- Maker
- Turtle Top
- Units affected
- 121
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2005-2007
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Top | Ford Odyssey | 2005-2007 |
| Turtle Top | Ford Terra Transit | 2005 |
| Turtle Top | Ford Van Terra | 2005-2006 |
| Turtle Top | GM Odyssey | 2006-2007 |
| Turtle Top | GM Odyssey XL | 2005-2006 |
| Turtle Top | GM Terra Transport | 2005-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V633000?
6 models: Turtle Top Ford Odyssey (2005-2007), Turtle Top Ford Terra Transit (2005), Turtle Top Ford Van Terra (2005-2006) and 3 more, about 121 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V633000?
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.
What can happen?
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
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.