How many recalls does the 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transport have?

The 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transport has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transport has an open recall?

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2005 Turtle Top Terra Transport Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 26 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 08V658000 2008-12-15 13 affected

Defect

TEXAS BUS IS RECALLING 13 MY 2005 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT, MY 2006 ELDORADO AEROELITE 290, MY 2001 AEROLITE 210, MY 2000 AEROTECH 200, AND MY 2005 AEROTECH 270 BUSES BUILT ON ELDORADO NATIONAL - KANSAS CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…

Consequence

A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy

TEXAS BUS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR TEXAS BUS AT 1-713-681-3600.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 08V656000 2008-12-12 13 affected

Defect

Consequence

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy

TEXAS BUS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR TEXAS BUS AT 1-713-681-3600.

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 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transport as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.