NHTSA recall 01V185000
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Turtle Top Econo Transporter and 3 more
Reported Jun 1, 20019 vehicles affectedTURTLE TOP, INC.Built Sep 1, 1991 – Apr 12, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: certain passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." perimeter seating was installed without seat belts in vehicles with gross vehicle weights under 10,000 lbs.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will install seat belts and applicable hardware. owner notification began august 21, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact turtle top at 1-219-831-4340.