Recall 11V224 covers 40 2009-2011 GM Odyssey and Odyssey Mpv vehicles with contaminated first aid kit pads. Replacement pads are free.
GM is recalling 40 2009-2011 Odyssey and Odyssey Mpv transit buses and specialty vehicles because the included first aid kit was recalled for povidine iodine prep pads with contamination risk. Contaminated pads can lead to life-threatening infections in at-risk people, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The first aid kit in the 2009-2011 GM Odyssey and Odyssey Mpv buses is onboard safety equipment. Its job is to give passengers, drivers, or responders basic supplies after a minor injury, before professional medical care arrives. One item in the Turtle Top branded kit is a povidone iodine prep pad, a small antiseptic wipe used to clean skin before covering a wound.
In recall 11V224, the problem is inside that kit, not in the bus body, engine, or brakes. The affected Turtle Top branded first aid kits with part number 206123 were reported to contain contaminated povidone iodine prep pads. A contaminated antiseptic pad does the opposite of its intended job: instead of helping clean skin, it can introduce contamination during first aid.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners and fleet operators would not know from the outside of the kit whether a prep pad inside is contaminated.
Who's affected?
Covers Odyssey and Odyssey Mpv configurations across the 2009, 2010, and 2011 model years, with Equipment listed as the affected component.
| 2011 GM Odyssey | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2010 Ford Odyssey | Equipment |
| 2009 Ford Odyssey | Equipment |
| 2009 GM Odyssey | Equipment |
| 2010 GM Odyssey | Equipment |
| 2011 Ford Odyssey | Equipment |
| 2011 Ford Odyssey Mpv | Equipment |
| 2009 Ford Odyssey Mpv | Equipment |
| 2010 Ford Odyssey Mpv | Equipment |
| Units affected | 40 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Contaminated iodine prep pads can expose at risk individuals to life threatening infections. If these pads are in the vehicle, discard them and use replacement pads only. Repair will be free at any franchised GM dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 GM Odyssey or Odyssey Mpv is included in this recall.
- Remove the iodine prep pads from the Turtle Top branded first aid kit with part number 206123.
- Contact Certified Safety at 1-800-854-7474 to obtain the free replacement iodine prep pads.
- Reference recall number 11V224 when you call, and ask whether the April 15, 2011 owner notice applies to your vehicle.
- Keep the recalled pads out of service until the replacement pads arrive.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 11V224, the repair path is to remove and discard the affected iodine prep pads from the first aid kit. Certified Safety Manufacturing supplies the replacement iodine prep pads free of charge. Contact Certified Safety at 1-800-854-7474 to obtain the free pads, then place the replacement pads in the kit before the vehicle returns to service. If you involve a GM service desk, ask them to confirm the recalled prep pads have been removed and replaced. The final repair is free once available.
Timeline
| April 11, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V224?
Recall 11V224 covers 40 2009-2011 GM Odyssey and Odyssey Mpv vehicles equipped with a Turtle Top branded first-aid kit, part number 206123. The kit contains povidine iodine prep pads that can be contaminated and lead to life-threatening infections in at-risk individuals.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 GM Odyssey or Odyssey Mpv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V224. If it is, discard the affected povidine iodine prep pads from the first-aid kit and contact Certified Safety at 1-800-854-7474 for free replacement pads.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the remedy to be provided at no cost, and the replacement iodine prep pads are free. Certified Safety Manufacturing provides the replacement pads for this recall, and the recall remedy began on April 15, 2011.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is exposure to contaminated povidine iodine prep pads in the first-aid kit. The recall filing says contaminated pads can lead to life-threatening infections in at-risk individuals. Remove the affected pads and use the free replacement process.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V224000 |
|---|---|
| GM customer service | 1-800-854-7474 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V224 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V224000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →