Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V019000 Reported January 27, 2014

Alternator wiring harness may be pinched

Turtle Top · Electrical System · 453 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V019000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
453
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 27, 2014

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 limo coach, 2010-2013 odyssey and van terra, 2010-2011 odyssey lt, 2011-2012 odyssey xl mpv, 2011-2013 odyssey xl, 2011 odyssey mpv and 2010 and 2012 van terra mpv transit buses and speciality built on ford chassis equipped with a ford 5.4l or 6.8l engine and a trans/air-brand air compressor. in the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness, and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.

Safety Consequence

The charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Turtle top will notify owners, and trans/air dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on february 17, 2014. customers may contact turtle top at 1-574-831-4340.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Turtle Top dealer and reference recall ID 14V019000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V019000

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

What is recall 14V019000?

NHTSA recall 14V019000 was issued by Turtle Top on January 27, 2014. It addresses: Alternator wiring harness may be pinched. The recall affects approximately 453 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Turtle Top dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V019000 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.