TURTLE TOP 2011 TURTLE TOP VANTERRA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2011 TURTLE TOP VANTERRA
Brand
TURTLE TOP
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2011
TURTLE TOP is recalling certain 2011 TURTLE TOP VANTERRA vehicles due to structure:body:roof and pillars issues. In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from April 1, 2011, through March 25, 2012, equipped with Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) Prolo roof hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the Prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Turtle Top will notify owners. SMI will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4349 or SMI at 1-800-951-7867.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026