Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V524000 Reported October 18, 2013

Electric door actuator may cause fire

Q: What is recall 13V524000?

NHTSA recall 13V524000 was issued by Turtle Top on October 18, 2013. It addresses: Electric door actuator may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 2 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 · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V524000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Turtle Top

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 18, 2013

Completion Rate

0.00

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2009 odyssey lt transit buses built on ford chassis manufactured august 1, 2009, through october 13, 2009 and equipped with a & m systems passenger entrance/exit doors. voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

Safety Consequence

High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Turtle top will notify owners and a&m systems will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. the recall began on december 9, 2013. owners may contact turtle top at 1-800-296-2105 or a&m at 1-574-522-5000 extension 15.

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 13V524000 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 13V524000

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

What is recall 13V524000?

NHTSA recall 13V524000 was issued by Turtle Top on October 18, 2013. It addresses: Electric door actuator may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 2 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 13V524000 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.