Turtle Top recalls 2026 Terra Transit and Odyssey buses because wheelchair straps may not lock
The retractors that hold a wheelchair in place may not lock, so the wheelchair may not be properly secured and could move during a ride, raising the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the retractors as needed, free of charge. Owners can call Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105; letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Turtle Top Terra Ford Transit, Odyssey 2026
- Company
- Turtle Top
- Hazard
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 6 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V318000
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- Turtle Top is recalling certain 2026 Terra Transit and Odyssey transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- Consequence
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.
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