Turtle top/electric door motor assembly handle
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
This could cause the handle to break resulting in personal injury to occupants exiting the vehicle.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Turtle Top or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 04V149000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 04V149000?
NHTSA recall 04V149000 was issued by Turtle Top on March 24, 2004. It addresses: Turtle top/electric door motor assembly handle. The recall affects approximately 468 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Turtle Top dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V149000 or the manufacturer campaign number RCN-040312. 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.