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Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2009 Odyssey LT transit buses built on Ford Chassis
Posted by: Chris Bloom, CJBFireConsultant (IP Logged)
Date: November 18, 2013 04:13PM
Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V524000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
Manufacturer: Turtle Top
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
Turtle Top will notify owners and A&M Systems will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2013. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-800-296-2105 or A&M at 1-574-522-5000 extension 15.
NOTES:
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
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V524000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
Manufacturer: Turtle Top
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
Turtle Top will notify owners and A&M Systems will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2013. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-800-296-2105 or A&M at 1-574-522-5000 extension 15.
NOTES:
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
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