| Make : TURTLE TOP | Model : VAN TERRA | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20020501 - 20040312 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V149000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040408 | Date Received by ODI: 20040324 | Date Added to Database: 20040329 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TURTLE TOP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TURTLE TOP | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RCN-040312 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 468 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ELECTRIC DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLE (LEVER) COULD POSSIBLY BREAK WHEN PULLING ON THE HANDLE FOR EMERGENCY RELEASE TO OPEN THE SIDE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BREAK RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS EXITING THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY HANDLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TURTLE TOP AT 1-800-296-2105, EXTS 181 OR 131. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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