NHTSA Recall 04V149000: Door (structure)
TURTLE TOP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 468 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Turtle Top Terra Transport.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V149000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RCN-040312 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | March 24, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 8, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain buses, the electric door motor assembly handle (lever) could possibly break when pulling on the handle for emergency release to open the side entry/exit door.
Safety risk
This could cause the handle to break resulting in personal injury to occupants exiting the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the door motor assembly handles. Owner notification is expected to begin april 8, 2004. Owners should contact turtle top at 1-800-296-2105, exts 181 or 131.
Notes
Turtle top recall no. Rcn-040312.customers can 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 04V149000
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.