How many recalls does the 2009 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra have?

The 2009 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2009 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra has an open recall?

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2009 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 577 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 12V404000 2012-08-14 577 affected

Defect

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 transit buses equipped with Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

Consequence

A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Remedy

Turtle Top will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 574-831-4340.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Turtle Top Ford Van Terra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.