Does the 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: interior lighting. 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 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Turtle Top 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 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit. 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.

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit recalls, newest first

October 23, 2009NHTSA 09V42200029 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Turtle Top Terra Transit years

Other 2005 Turtle Top models

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Questions

Does the 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: interior lighting. 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 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Turtle Top 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 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transit?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.