2013 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners report no specific issues outside of formal recalls involving wheelchair lift equipment and electrical components related to air conditioning systems.
There are six recalls affecting various systems on the vehicle. The recalls primarily address defects in adaptive mobility equipment such as wheelchair lifts, and an electrical system issue related to air conditioner compressor mounts. These defects involve potential fire hazards and safety risks connected to wheelchair lift failures.
Recalls- Wheelchair lift armored cable. Recall 14V241000 affects 18 vehicles. The armored pendant cable on some wheelchair lifts may contact power lugs, risking a short circuit and fire if the nonconductive cover is missing or improperly installed. Turtle Top sends a supplemental cover kit free of charge.
- Air conditioner compressor wiring. Recall 15V396000 covers 355 vehicles. Improper reconnection of power distribution terminal strips after compressor installation creates risk of overheating or arcing, potentially causing fires. Dealers inspect and fix connections at no cost.
- Wheelchair lift platform side plate cracks. Recall 14V651000 involves 276 vehicles. Cracking on lift platform side plates could cause platform separation and fall out of the vehicle, risking operator injury. Supplemental support bumpers or part replacement are provided free.
- Wheelchair lift folding link arm defects. Recall 16V009000 affects 276 vehicles. Oversized pivot holes allow bearing misalignment, which may cause platform mounting failure and fall risk. Damaged parts and platforms are replaced free after inspection.
- Wheelchair lift positioning input cam failure. Recall 18V603000 impacts 180 vehicles from 2013-2018. Failure may cause the lift platform to stop above the vehicle floor height, creating a tipping hazard for wheelchair users exiting the lift. The input cam is replaced free of charge.
Owners with repeated safety-related repairs or unresolved recall repairs on the TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney familiar with lemon law issues is advised.
2013 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
1105
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY
180 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2013-2018 Turtle Top Odyssey, VanTerra, and Terra Transit transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
2013 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY
276 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2008-2009 and 2011 Odyssey LT, 2007-2008 and 2010-2012 Odyssey XL, 2008 and 2012 Terra Transport and 2007-2008 and 2013 Van Terra vehicles equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
2013 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY
355 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2011 Odyssey LT, 2006-2012 Terra Transport, 2014 Terra Transport, and 2014 Van Terra vehicles built on a GM chassis with a 6.6L engine. The affected transit buses and MPV specialty vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing the compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Risk: If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
2013 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY
276 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2008-2009, 2011 Odyssey LT, and 2007-2008, 2010-2012 Odyssey XL, 2008, 2012 Terra Transport, and 2007-2008, 2013 Van Terra transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2013 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY
18 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2013 Odyssey and Van Terra transit buses manufactured April 11, 2013, through December 5, 2013, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Risk: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed nonconductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.