NHTSA Recall 13V524000: Electrical system
Turtle Top reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2009 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey LT.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V524000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 18, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 9, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2009 Odyssey LT transit buses built on Ford Chassis manufactured August 1, 2009, through October 13, 2009 and equipped with A & M Systems passenger entrance/exit doors. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
Safety risk
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Turtle Top will notify owners and A&M Systems will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-800-296-2105 or A&M at 1-574-522-5000 extension 15.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V524000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Turtle Top Ford Odyssey LT | 2009 |
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.