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Vehicle recall 13V524000 · October 18, 2013

2009 Turtle Top Ford Odyssey LT

Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

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 2009 Odyssey LT transit buses built on Ford Chassis manufactured August 1, 2009, through October 13, 2009 and equipped with A & M Systems passenger entrance/exit doors. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
Consequence
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Turtle Top will notify owners and A&M Systems will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-800-296-2105 or A&M at 1-574-522-5000 extension 15.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V524000
Reported to NHTSA
October 18, 2013
Filed by
Turtle Top
Owner notification
December 9, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
2
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system
Recall 13V524000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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