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NHTSA recall,

Turtle Top Terra Transit and Odyssey Buses

Wheelchair restraint retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Turtle Top is recalling certain 2026 Terra Transit and Odyssey transit buses. The wheelchair restraint retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 6 vehicles.

The problem was reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2026. The vehicles are distributed nationwide. Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026. You may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105.

Is your Ford affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Ford

  • Odyssey

Turtle Top

  • Terra Ford Transit

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Turtle Top
Component
Mobility equipment defect
Campaign
26V318000
Vehicles affected
6
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-296-2105

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)