NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2009 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Turtle Top dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA #12V404000Reported August 14, 2012 · TURTLE TOP
Potentially affected: 577 vehicles
Defect description
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 transit buses equipped with Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Safety consequence
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Turtle Top will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 574-831-4340.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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