Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Defect Summary
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 odyssey, terra transport, and van terra vehicles manufactured september 1, 2006, through november 1, 2012, and equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Safety Consequence
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Turtle top will notify owners and ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. this recall campaign will begin during july 2013. owners may contact turtle top at 1-800-296-2105 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.
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FAQ: Recall 13V263000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V263000?
NHTSA recall 13V263000 was issued by Turtle Top on June 24, 2013. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit. The recall affects approximately 132 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 13V263000 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.