2012 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA; 2010 TURTLE TOP FORD LIMO COACH; 2013 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY; 2011 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY; 2012 TURTLE TOP FORD LIMO COACH; 2012 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY; 2010 TURTLE TOP FORD ODYSSEY; 2013 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA; 2011 TURTLE TOP FORD LIMO COACH; 2011 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA; 2010 TURTLE TOP FORD VAN TERRA
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2010-2013 transit buses and specialty vehicles built on Ford chassis with specific engine and air compressor combinations. In these vehicles, the alternator harness may be pinched between a spring clamp on the intake manifold and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket, depending on how the harness is routed and how the clamp is positioned. This pinching could cause the charging system to fail, potentially leading to vehicle stalling while driving and increasing crash risk. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires in the alternator harness, creating a short circuit that could result in a fire.
To address this issue, Turtle Top will notify owners and authorized Trans/Air dealers will inspect the affected vehicles at no charge. The dealers will correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness as needed. The recall began on February 17, 2014. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4340.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
Turtle Top will notify owners, and Trans/Air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2014. Customers may contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4340.
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Limo Coach, 2010-2013 Odyssey and Van Terra, 2010-2011 Odyssey LT, 2011-2012 Odyssey XL MPV, 2011-2013 Odyssey XL, 2011 Odyssey MPV and 2010 and 2012 Van Terra MPV transit buses and speciality built on Ford chassis equipped with a Ford 5.4L or 6.8L engine and a Trans/Air-brand air compressor. In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.