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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V633📅 Dec 3, 2008

2005–2007 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey & 2005–2006 Turtle Top Ford VAN Terra + 4 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

A lift occupant CAN be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V633000
Manufacturer
TURTLE TOP
Vehicles affected
121
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-818-267-3000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 10, 2009
Built
Feb 9, 2005 – Nov 14, 2006
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V633 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V633?

2005–2007 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey & 2005–2006 Turtle Top Ford VAN Terra + 4 more. 121 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Turtle Top dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-818-267-3000.