Electrical systemRecall 13V-524 · 2009 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey LT
Turtle Top recall 13V-524 covers 2 2009 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey LT for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V524000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
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 August 1, 2009 to October 13, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.