Recall 14V575 affects 2 2013 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl buses for a suspension fluid tank bracket defect. Repair is free through LiquidSpring dealers.
Turtle Top is recalling 2 2013 Odyssey Xl transit buses built on Ford F-550 chassis with Liquid Spring aftermarket suspension kits. The suspension fluid tank mounting bracket can fail, and the tank can separate from the chassis, become a road hazard, and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2013 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl transit bus uses a Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kit on a Ford F-550 chassis. That kit includes a suspension fluid tank, which stores fluid the suspension system uses as it manages movement between the chassis and the road. The mounting bracket has a simple job: hold that tank securely to the vehicle frame.
On affected buses, the bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame can fail. If the bracket breaks, the tank is no longer held in place and can separate from the vehicle. That creates a loose suspension component under the bus instead of a secured part of the suspension system.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver should not count on noise, vibration, or a dashboard light to appear before the bracket gives way.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl | suspension component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
Not every 2013 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A fractured suspension fluid tank mount can let the tank separate from the chassis. A separated tank becomes a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash. Until your VIN is checked and the repair path is confirmed, schedule service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Turtle Top dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl is included in this recall.
- Wait for Turtle Top's recall notice, or call Turtle Top customer service to ask whether the free suspension-fluid-tank bracket repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V575 when you call Turtle Top or the dealer.
- Schedule the redesigned bracket installation that secures the suspension fluid tank to the frame.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and avoid trips where the suspension feels loose or unstable.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Turtle Top technician installs a redesigned bracket for the LiquidSpring suspension fluid tank so the tank stays secured to the frame. The stated repair path is a free bracket replacement through the dealer. Because the final remedy status is not marked as available in the campaign data, confirm the repair opening with Turtle Top customer service before arranging service. Once available, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| September 19, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V575?
Recall 14V575 covers 2 2013 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl transit buses built on Ford F-550 chassis with Liquid Spring suspension kits. The fluid tank mounting bracket can fail, letting the tank separate from the chassis and become a road hazard. LiquidSpring dealers install a redesigned bracket for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V575. If it is, contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105 or a LiquidSpring dealer to arrange the redesigned suspension fluid tank bracket repair. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the recall defect at no cost, and the remedy says LiquidSpring dealers will install the redesigned bracket free of charge. Ask the service desk to reference recall 14V575 when you schedule the work.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a road hazard from the suspension fluid tank separating from the chassis. If the tank mount fractures, the tank can detach from the bus and create a crash risk for nearby traffic. The fix is the redesigned mounting bracket installed free by a LiquidSpring dealer.
What if I bought this Turtle Top Odyssey Xl used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the original owner, so a used 2013 Turtle Top Odyssey Xl still qualifies if its VIN is included. Check your VIN, then call Turtle Top customer service or a LiquidSpring dealer with recall 14V575.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V575000 |
|---|---|
| Turtle Top customer service | 1-800-296-2105 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V575 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V575000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (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 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →