Vehicle speed controlRecall 01V-079 · 2000–2001 Turtle Top Vanterra
TURTLE TOP, INC. recall 01V-079 covers 85 2000–2001 Turtle Top Vanterra for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CONVERSIONS MODELS BUILT ON FORD 138" E-350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH 5.4L AND 6.8L GAS ENGINES WITH AFTER MARKET FAST IDLE CONTROLS INSTALLED. THESE FAST IDLE CONTROLS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRACKET, VACUUM SOLENOID, AND HARDWARE TO A NEW LOCATION THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTION OF THE OEM THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TURTLE TOP AT 1-219-831-4340.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 2000 to February 27, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.