Does the 2002 Turtle Top Vanterra have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. 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 2002 Turtle Top Vanterra 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 2002 Turtle Top Vanterra?

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

2002 Turtle Top Vanterra 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 2002 Turtle Top Vanterra. 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.

2002 Turtle Top Vanterra recalls, newest first

March 24, 2004NHTSA 04V149000468 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: On certain buses, the electric door motor assembly handle (lever) could possibly break when pulling on the handle for emergency release to open the side entry/exit door.
Consequence: This could cause the handle to break resulting in personal injury to occupants exiting the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door motor assembly handles. Owner notification is expected to begin April 8, 2004. Owners should contact turtle top at 1-800-296-2105, exts 181 or 131.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2002 Turtle Top Vanterra were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Turtle Top Vanterra years

Most recalled 2002 vehicles

2002 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (16 recalls)
2002 Honda Accord (16 recalls)
2002 Honda CR-V (16 recalls)
2002 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

All of 2002’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2002 Turtle Top Vanterra have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. 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 2002 Turtle Top Vanterra 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 2002 Turtle Top Vanterra?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.