Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V185000 Reported June 1, 2001

Turtle top/fmvss 208/perimeter seating

Q: What is recall 01V185000?

NHTSA recall 01V185000 was issued by Turtle Top on June 1, 2001. It addresses: Turtle top/fmvss 208/perimeter seating. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts 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 · Seat Belts · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V185000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Turtle Top

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 1, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." perimeter seating was installed without seat belts in vehicles with gross vehicle weights under 10,000 lbs.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install seat belts and applicable hardware. owner notification began august 21, 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 01V185000 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 01V185000

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

What is recall 01V185000?

NHTSA recall 01V185000 was issued by Turtle Top on June 1, 2001. It addresses: Turtle top/fmvss 208/perimeter seating. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Turtle Top dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V185000 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.