Seat barrier for leg protection
Defect Summary
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 spirit (mfsab terra transport) multi-function school activity buses manufactured from october 27, 2004 through july 31, 2009, equipped with freedman seating company seat restraint barriers. the affected seats contain a steel plate with incorrect gage of steel which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may be injured.
Corrective Action
Turtle top will notify owners and a repair kit along with instructions will be provided free of charge. or, if the owner prefers, repairs will be made by a turtle top dealer. the safety recall began on september 14, 2010. owners should contact freedman seating company at 1-800-443-4540 ext 233 or turtle top's customer service department at 1-800-296-2105 to obtain a repair kit.
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FAQ: Recall 10V400000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V400000?
NHTSA recall 10V400000 was issued by Turtle Top on September 7, 2010. It addresses: Seat barrier for leg protection. The recall affects approximately 36 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Turtle Top dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V400000 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.