Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V079000 Reported March 9, 2001

Turtle top/idle control

Q: What is recall 01V079000?

NHTSA recall 01V079000 was issued by Turtle Top on March 9, 2001. It addresses: Turtle top/idle control. The recall affects approximately 85 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Turtle Top · N/A · 85 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V079000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Turtle Top

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 9, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: van conversions models built on ford 138" e-350 cutaway chassis with 5.4l and 6.8l gas engines with after market fast idle controls installed. these fast idle controls were improperly installed, causing throttle control malfunction.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new bracket, vacuum solenoid, and hardware to a new location that does not have the potential to interfere with the function of the oem throttle assembly. owner notification began march 1, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact turtle top at 1-219-831-4340.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Turtle Top dealer and reference recall ID 01V079000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V079000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V079000?

NHTSA recall 01V079000 was issued by Turtle Top on March 9, 2001. It addresses: Turtle top/idle control. The recall affects approximately 85 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Turtle Top dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V079000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.