2016 Turtle Top Odyssey Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V281000
Manufacturer: TURTLE TOP
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1.60E-36
Manufactured Begin Date: December 17th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: March 29th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: June 22nd, 2016

Defect Summary:
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey transit buses manufactured December 17, 2015, to March 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection", and 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Summary:
Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2016. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340. Turtle Top's number for this recall is 16E-037.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.