Recall 10V097 affects 2 2007-2008 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl transit buses with Trans/Air air conditioning relay boards that can overheat. The Trans/Air repair is free.
Turtle Top is recalling 2 2007-2008 Odyssey Xl transit buses because the Trans/Air air-conditioning electrical kit has relay and EC PC boards that can overheat if installed incorrectly. An electrical failure in the relay board can create a serious fire hazard, and the Turtle Top dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The air conditioning system on the 2007-2008 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl buses uses a Trans/Air electrical kit to control power to the cooling equipment. That kit includes a relay board, which switches electrical power to high-load parts, and an EC PC board, which is an electronic control circuit board. In normal use, those boards route power through the intended paths so the air conditioner runs without excess heat at the controls.
On affected buses, the Trans/Air electrical kit was installed between May 2006 and June 2009. If the relay board or EC PC board is installed incorrectly, electrical load and heat can build where the board is not meant to carry it. That heat can damage the board and the surrounding air conditioning equipment instead of staying within the designed electrical path.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver should not expect a dashboard message or a change in cooling performance before the electrical kit overheats.
Who's affected?
| 2007 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl | Air conditioner |
|---|---|
| 2008 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl | Air conditioner |
| Units affected | 2 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical failure in the relay board can overheat and create a serious fire hazard. No owner warning sign is listed, so schedule the repair promptly and keep the bus out of service if electrical overheating is suspected. Repair will be free at any franchised Turtle Top dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2008 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl is included in this recall.
- Contact Turtle Top customer service before scheduling; ask whether the Trans/Air air-conditioning repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the free relay-board and EC PC board repair that addresses overheating in the Trans/Air air-conditioning system.
- Reference recall number 10V097 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you have it.
- Avoid operating the air-conditioning system until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Turtle Top will notify owners of affected buses, and the dealer repair will be free once available. The repair work is performed by Trans/Air, which handles the air conditioning system electrical kit tied to this recall, including the relay board and EC PC board installation issue described in the filing. Ask the service desk to confirm that the campaign is open for your VIN before scheduling the bus for recall work. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| March 12, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V097?
Recall 10V097 covers 2 2007-2008 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl transit buses with Trans/Air air conditioning systems installed between May 2006 and June 2009. An improperly installed relay board or EC PC board can overheat. Trans/Air performs the repair free of charge.
What should I do if my 2007-2008 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V097. If it is, contact Turtle Top or the Trans/Air Warranty and Service Department at 1-800-673-2446 to arrange the free air conditioning system repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Turtle Top said owners would be notified and the affected buses would be repaired free of charge. The repair is performed by Trans/Air, so reference recall 10V097 when you contact Turtle Top or Trans/Air service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. An electrical failure in the air conditioning relay board can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Trans/Air repair before placing the bus back into regular service.
When did the safety recall begin?
The safety recall began on March 19, 2010. Because this is an older recall with a very small affected group, check your VIN instead of relying on model year alone, then contact Turtle Top or Trans/Air service with recall 10V097.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V097000 |
|---|---|
| Turtle Top customer service | 1-800-673-2446 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V097 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V097000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →