NHTSA Recall 08V633000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
TURTLE TOP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 121 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Turtle Top Ford Odyssey.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V633000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | December 2, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Turtle top is recalling 121 my 2005-2007 ford odyssey, my 2005 ford terra transit, my 2005-2006 ford van terra, my 2006-2007 GM odyssey, my 2005-2006 GM odyssey xl, and my 2005-2006 GM terra transport buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Turtle top is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or turtle top at 1-574-831-4340.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V633000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Turtle Top Ford Odyssey | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Turtle Top Ford Terra Transit | 2005 |
| Turtle Top Ford van Terra | 2005, 2006 |
| Turtle Top Gm Odyssey | 2006, 2007 |
| Turtle Top Gm Odyssey XL | 2005, 2006 |
| Turtle Top Gm Terra Transport | 2005, 2006 |
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.