NHTSA Recall 16V009000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Turtle Top reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 276 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Turtle Top Odyssey.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V009000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | January 13, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Odyssey, 2008-2009 and 2011 Odyssey LT, 2007-2008 and 2010-2012 Odyssey XL, 2008 and 2012 Terra Transport and 2007-2008 and 2013 Van Terra vehicles equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Safety risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
Turtle Top will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-574-831-4340, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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 16V009000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Turtle Top Odyssey | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Turtle Top Odyssey LT | 2008, 2009, 2011 |
| Turtle Top Odyssey XL | 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Turtle Top Terra Transport | 2008, 2012 |
| Turtle Top Vanterra | 2007, 2008, 2013 |
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.