TURTLE TOP ( 09V422000 )

November 1, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     TURTLE TOP / ODYSSEY     2004-2005
     TURTLE TOP / ODYSSEY XL     2004-2005
     TURTLE TOP / TERRA TRANSIT     2004-2005
Manufacturer: TURTLE TOP Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V422000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 29
Summary: TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2005 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND A FIRE.
Remedy: TURTLE TOP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED BY LUMINATOR FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR’S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033.
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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