NHTSAGeneral Alert
Turtle Top - Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210
Published: May 21, 2024Recall ID: 24V356000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2024 Van Terra, Terra Transit, Odyssey, and Odyssey XL vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Affected Products
Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V356000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V356000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Turtle Top |
| Defect summary | Turtle Top is recalling certain 2024 Van Terra, Terra Transit, Odyssey, and Odyssey XL vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Turtle Top will work with the equipment manufacturer, Freedman, to inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification were mailed June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105. |
| Consequence summary | The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 3 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |