2008 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to adaptive mobility equipment and electrical components based on recall data.
There are five recalls affecting various systems including adaptive mobility equipment and the electrical system. These recalls address potential safety risks involving wheelchair lifts and air conditioning compressor mounts.
Recalls- Wheelchair lift roll stop latches. NHTSA recall 12V404000 affects 577 vehicles. The roll stop latches on outer barriers of certain 2006-2010 transit buses may become bent or misaligned with frequent use. This can allow a wheelchair occupant to defeat or ride over the latch, risking a fall if the lift platform is elevated. Repairs are performed free of charge by authorized Braun dealers.
- Power distribution terminal strip. NHTSA recall 15V396000 affects 355 vehicles with GM chassis and 6.6L engines, including 2006-2012 and 2014 Terra Transport models. Improper reconnection of the power distribution terminal strip after compressor installation can cause arcing or overheating, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and correct connections at no cost. Owners are not advised to avoid driving or parking outside during this recall.
- Cracked wheelchair lift platform side plates. NHTSA recall 14V651000 affects 276 vehicles. Certain Ricon wheelchair lifts on 2008-2012 Terra Transport models may develop cracks in platform side plates. A cracked plate can separate the lift platform, causing it to fall out when doors open, risking injury. Supplemental support bumpers are installed or cracked platforms replaced free of charge at authorized service centers.
- Folding link arm bearing displacement. NHTSA recall 16V009000 affects 276 vehicles. Some Ricon wheelchair lifts have folding link arms with oversized pivot holes allowing bearings to move out of position. This can cause excessive movement and failure of the platform mounting, potentially leading to the lift platform falling out when doors open. Inspections and replacement of damaged parts are conducted free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving adaptive mobility or electrical system defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. They should consider consulting qualified legal counsel to discuss potential claims.
2008 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1484
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT
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.
2008 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT
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.
2008 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT
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.
2008 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT
577 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 transit buses equipped with Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.