Vehicle recall 01V185000 · June 1, 2001
Turtle Top Econo Transporter, Executive Transporter and 2 more models
Vehicle description: certain passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." perimeter seating was installed without seat belts…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: certain passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." perimeter seating was installed without seat belts in vehicles with gross vehicle weights under 10,000 lbs.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install seat belts and applicable hardware. Owner notification began August 21, 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V185000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 1, 2001
- Filed by
- TURTLE TOP, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 21, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Turtle Top Econo Transporter (1991-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Turtle Top Executive Transporter (1991-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Turtle Top Standard Vanterra (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Turtle Top Vanterra Limo (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
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