NHTSA Recall 01V185000: Anchorage (seat belts)
TURTLE TOP, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Turtle Top Econo Transporter.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V185000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | June 1, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 21, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." perimeter seating was installed without seat belts in vehicles with gross vehicle weights under 10,000 lbs.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install seat belts and applicable hardware. Owner notification began august 21, 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 01V185000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Turtle Top Econo Transporter | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Turtle Top Executive Transporter | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Turtle Top Standard Vanterra | 2000, 2001 |
| Turtle Top Vanterra Limo | 2000, 2001 |
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.