NHTSA Recall 10V400000: Barriers (seats)
TURTLE TOP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36 vehicles. It affects 2005–2009 Spirit Mfsab Terra Transport.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V400000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS › BARRIERS |
| Report received | September 7, 2010 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 spirit (mfsab terra transport) multi-function school activity buses manufactured from october 27, 2004 through july 31, 2009, equipped with freedman seating company seat restraint barriers. The affected seats contain a steel plate with incorrect gage of steel which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may be injured.
Remedy
Turtle top will notify owners and a repair kit along with instructions will be provided free of charge. Or, if the owner prefers, repairs will be made by a turtle top dealer. The safety recall began on september 14, 2010. Owners should contact freedman seating company at 1-800-443-4540 ext 233 or turtle top's customer service department at 1-800-296-2105 to obtain a repair kit.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V400000
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.