Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V281000 Reported May 10, 2016

Seat may separate from the base frame

Turtle Top · N/A · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V281000
Manufacturer Campaign
16E-037
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 10, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2016 odyssey transit buses manufactured december 17, 2015, to march 29, 2016. these vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection", and 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Turtle top will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2016. owners may contact turtle top customer service at 1-574-831-4340. turtle top's number for this recall is 16e-037.

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 16V281000 or campaign 16E-037.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V281000

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

What is recall 16V281000?

NHTSA recall 16V281000 was issued by Turtle Top on May 10, 2016. It addresses: Seat may separate from the base frame. The recall affects approximately 6 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 16V281000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16E-037. 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.