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Vehicle recall 10V353000 · July 30, 2010

Ford Van Terra, Ford Odyssey and 5 more models

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.

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 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.
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
10V353000
Reported to NHTSA
July 30, 2010
Filed by
TURTLE TOP
Owner notification
October 8, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected
138
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 10V353000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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