2026 Ford Odyssey, 2026 Turtle Top Terra Ford Transit recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: May 20, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Turtle Top is recalling certain 2026 Terra Transit and Odyssey transit buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
6 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Ford Odyssey, 2026 Turtle Top Terra Ford Transit.
- Compared with
Turtle Top has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
3 earlier NHTSA recalls by Turtle Top since Nov. 1, 2016:
- May 21, 2024 Turtle Top recall: Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210 (agency record)
- March 11, 2020 Turtle Top recall: Delay In Seatbelt-Unfastened Telltale/FMVSS 208 (agency record)
- Sept. 10, 2018 Turtle Top recall: Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Odyssey 2026
- Turtle Top Terra Ford Transit 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V318000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Turtle Top |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record