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2009 GM Terra Transport recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 GM Terra Transport. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2009 GM Terra Transport recalls, newest first

July 30, 2010NHTSA 10V35400014 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2009 transit and shuttle buses equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lifts contain defective software that controls the lift up function. If the lift switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping, and may travel past the floor level.
Consequence
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Turtle top is working with ricon and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers. Please see ricon's defect report 09E-061. Ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation. The safety recall began on October 8, 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, or emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 30, 2010NHTSA 10V353000138 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 transit and shuttle buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. The wheelchair lifts were to be equipped with a restraint buckle that has an interlock feature designed to prevent the lift from operating if the buckle is not latched. In the recalled buses, however, the interlock feature may not operate properly and the lift may operate even when the buckle is not latched.
Consequence
The wheelchair may move during lift operation and the unsecured occupant, could be injured.
Remedy
Turtle top is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09E-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on October 8, 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, or email at www.dmata@wabtec.com.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2009 GM Terra Transport were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2009 GM Terra Transport have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 GM Terra Transport recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 GM Terra Transport?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.