Vehicle recall 09V422000 · October 23, 2009
Turtle Top Odyssey, Odyssey XL and 1 more model
The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 began on November 2, 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V422000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 2009
- Filed by
- TURTLE TOP
- Owner notification
- November 2, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Interior lighting
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 Odyssey (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Turtle Top Odyssey XL (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Turtle Top Terra Transit (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Has your Turtle Top been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Turtle Top dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.