Front: anchorageRecall 01V-185 · Turtle Top vehicles

TURTLE TOP, INC. recall 01V-185 covers 9 Turtle Top vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected94 models

ReportedJun 1, 2001Owners notified Aug 21, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V185000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." PERIMETER SEATING WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS UNDER 10,000 LBS.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SEAT BELTS AND APPLICABLE HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 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.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Turtle Top Econo Transporter1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Turtle Top Executive Transporter1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Turtle Top Standard Vanterra2000, 2001

Turtle Top Vanterra Limo2000, 2001

Built from September 1, 1991 to April 12, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.