NHTSA Recall 15V396000: Air conditioner (equipment) and electrical system
Turtle Top reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 355 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Turtle Top Odyssey.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V396000 |
|---|---|
| Components | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | June 22, 2015 |
| Owner notification | August 19, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2011 Odyssey LT, 2006-2012 Terra Transport, 2014 Terra Transport, and 2014 Van Terra vehicles built on a GM chassis with a 6.6L engine. The affected transit buses and MPV specialty vehicles are equipped with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing the compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Safety risk
If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-673-2446.
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 15V396000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Turtle Top Odyssey | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Turtle Top Odyssey LT | 2011 |
| Turtle Top Terra Transport | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 |
| Turtle Top Vanterra | 2014 |
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.