NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Turtle Top Van Terra Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2001 Turtle Top 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 2001 Turtle Top Van Terra. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #01V079000Reported March 9, 2001 · TURTLE TOP, INC.
Potentially affected: 85 vehicles
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CONVERSIONS MODELS BUILT ON FORD 138" E-350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH 5.4L AND 6.8L GAS ENGINES WITH AFTER MARKET FAST IDLE CONTROLS INSTALLED. THESE FAST IDLE CONTROLS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRACKET, VACUUM SOLENOID, AND HARDWARE TO A NEW LOCATION THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTION OF THE OEM THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TURTLE TOP AT 1-219-831-4340.
Notes
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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