Turtle Top Odyssey XL recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Turtle Top Odyssey XL, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- May 21, 2024Crash risk2024 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2024 Turtle Top Odyssey XL, 2024 Turtle Top Terra Transit and 1 other model — Seats
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2024 Van Terra, Terra Transit, Odyssey, and Odyssey XL vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
24V356000 · 3 units · Turtle Top
- Jan 13, 2016Crash risk2006–2014 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2008–2011 Turtle Top Odyssey LT, 2007–2012 Turtle Top Odyssey XL and 2 other models — 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.
16V009000 · 276 units · Turtle Top
- Oct 17, 2014Crash risk2006–2014 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2008–2011 Turtle Top Odyssey LT, 2007–2012 Turtle Top Odyssey XL and 2 other models — 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.
14V651000 · 276 units · Turtle Top
- Sep 19, 2014Crash risk2013 Turtle Top Odyssey XL — Suspension
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2013 Odyssey XL transit buses manufactured January 29, 2013, to July 9, 2013, built on Ford F-550 chassis, and equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
14V575000 · 2 units · Turtle Top
- Jul 11, 2012Crash risk2010–2012 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2011 Turtle Top Odyssey LT, 2011–2012 Turtle Top Odyssey XL and 2 other models — Structure
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from April 1, 2011, through March 25, 2012, equipped with Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) Prolo roof hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the Prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
12V330000 · 361 units · TURTLE TOP
- Feb 2, 2012Fire risk2008–2011 Ford Odyssey, 2009 Ford Odyssey LT, 2010 GM Odyssey and 1 other model — Equipment
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2008 THROUGH 2011 ODYSSEY, ODYSSEY XL, AND ODYSSEY LT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011, AND BUILT ON FORD, GENERAL MOTORS, AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, EQUIPPED WITH A CARRIER CORPORATION GEN V EM-1 EVAPORATOR. THE EM-1 EVAPORATORS CONTAIN A FUSE HOLDER IN THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION MAY CAUSE THE FUSE TO LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER, RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
12V044000 · 133 units · TURTLE TOP
- Mar 12, 2010Fire risk2007–2008 Turtle Top Odyssey XL — Equipment
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRANS/AIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS INSTALLED BETWEEN MAY 2006 AND JUNE 2009. EACH TRANS/AIR SYSTEM COMES WITH AN ELECTRICAL KIT WHICH CONTAINS A RELAY BOARD AND EC PC BOARD WHICH IF IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COULD OVERHEAT.
10V097000 · 2 units · TURTLE TOP
- Mar 12, 2010Fire risk2009 Turtle Top Odyssey XL — Equipment
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 ODYSSEY TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER K410 ROOFTOP CONDENSERS. INADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FANS IN THE K410 CONDENSER MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE FAN'S WIRES.
10V092000 · 15 units · TURTLE TOP
- Oct 23, 2009Fire risk2004–2005 Turtle Top Odyssey, 2004–2005 Turtle Top Odyssey XL, 2004–2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit — Interior Lighting
TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2005 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
09V422000 · 29 units · TURTLE TOP