2011 TURTLE TOP VANTERRA; 2011 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT; 2012 TURTLE TOP VANTERRA; 2010 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT; 2011 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY XL; 2012 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY XL; 2011 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY LT; 2011 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY; 2012 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY; 2012 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT; 2010 TURTLE TOP ODYSSEY
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Turtle Top is recalling certain commercial buses from model years 2010 through 2012 that were manufactured between April 1, 2011, and March 25, 2012, and equipped with Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) Prolo roof hatches. The roof hatches may require excessive force to open due to increased friction between internal components, which could cause them to fail to meet federal emergency exit standards and potentially hinder passenger evacuation in an emergency.
To remedy this issue, SMI will provide service kits and repair instructions to dealers and owners at no charge. Affected owners should contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4349 or SMI at 1-800-951-7867 to obtain the necessary repair kit and instructions.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Turtle Top will notify owners. SMI will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4349 or SMI at 1-800-951-7867.
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from April 1, 2011, through March 25, 2012, equipped with Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) Prolo roof hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the Prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.