NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 Turtle Top Van Terra Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2002 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 2002 Turtle Top Van Terra. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #04V149000Reported March 24, 2004 · TURTLE TOP
Potentially affected: 468 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE HANDLE TO BREAK RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS EXITING THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
TURTLE TOP RECALL NO. RCN-040312.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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