NHTSA Recall 01V079000: Vehicle speed control
TURTLE TOP, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 85 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Turtle Top Van Terra.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V079000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | March 9, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: van conversions models built on ford 138" e-350 cutaway chassis with 5.4l and 6.8l gas engines with after market fast idle controls installed. These fast idle controls were improperly installed, causing throttle control malfunction.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new bracket, vacuum solenoid, and hardware to a new location that does not have the potential to interfere with the function of the oem throttle assembly. Owner notification began march 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact turtle top at 1-219-831-4340.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V079000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.