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Campaign 15V396 Posted June 22, 2015 355 units

2006-2014 Turtle Top Transit Recall 15V396: Power Terminal

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 1, 2026

Recall 15V396 covers 355 2006-2014 Turtle Top transit and specialty vehicles for loose terminal strip wiring. Repair is free at Turtle Top dealers.

Turtle Top is recalling 355 2006-2014 Odyssey, Odyssey Lt, Terra Transport, and Vanterra transit buses and specialty vehicles built on a GM chassis with a 6.6L engine after Trans-Air compressor mount kit installation. A loose power distribution terminal strip connection can arc or overheat, raising the risk of a vehicle fire; Turtle Top dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The affected 2006-2014 Turtle Top Odyssey Lt, Odyssey, Terra Transport, and Vanterra buses and MPV specialty vehicles have a Trans/Air add-on air conditioning compressor mounted on a GM chassis. During that installation, technicians had to disconnect an original GM cable from the power distribution terminal strip at the front of the engine compartment. That strip carries electrical power through a stud connection, so it has to be tight and seated correctly.

The defect is in that reconnection. If the cable is loose or poorly seated on the terminal strip stud, electrical current meets resistance at the connection point. That resistance can create arcing or overheating under the hood. In the NHTSA filing for campaign 15V396, the concern is increased risk of vehicle fire.

An owner can notice a smell of smoke or heat from under the hood. The terminal strip stud can also be hot to the touch, but the filing says there can be no warning sign before failure.

Who's affected?

Spans Odyssey Lt, Odyssey, Terra Transport, and Vanterra buses across 2006-2014; the air conditioner and electrical system are the listed components.

2011 Turtle Top Odyssey Lt Air conditioner
2011 Turtle Top Odyssey Lt electrical system
2011 Turtle Top Odyssey Air conditioner
2011 Turtle Top Odyssey electrical system
2012 Turtle Top Odyssey Air conditioner
Units affected355
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

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?

A poor or loose connection at the power distribution terminal strip can arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. Smoke smell, heat from under the hood, or a hot terminal strip stud are warning signs, but the problem can also appear without a warning sign. Schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Turtle Top dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2014 Turtle Top Odyssey Lt, Odyssey, Terra Transport, or Vanterra is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Turtle Top dealer to schedule the free power-distribution-terminal inspection and repair that corrects loose electrical connections tied to fire risk.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Turtle Top mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V396 when you call.
  4. Call Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-673-2446 with questions about scheduling or the repair.
  5. Stop the vehicle safely and contact the dealer if you smell burning, see smoke, or notice electrical overheating before the inspection is complete.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Turtle Top technician inspects the power distribution terminal strip connection and corrects the connection as needed. The inspection and any related correction are free under the recall. Turtle Top has a general reimbursement plan for prior related repairs. If you already paid out of pocket for this same terminal strip connection issue before the recall work, ask Turtle Top customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documentation for review.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

June 22, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
July 1, 2015 Dealer notification began
July 1, 2015 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
August 19, 2015 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V396?

Recall 15V396 covers 355 2006-2014 Turtle Top Odyssey Lt, Odyssey, Terra Transport, and Vanterra vehicles built on a GM chassis with a 6.6L engine and a Trans-Air compressor mount kit. A power distribution terminal strip connection can arc or overheat and raise fire risk. Turtle Top dealers inspect and correct the connection for free.

What should I do if my 2006-2014 Turtle Top Odyssey Lt, Odyssey, Terra Transport, or Vanterra is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V396. If it is, contact a franchised Turtle Top dealer or Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-673-2446 to arrange the terminal strip inspection. The dealer corrects the connection as needed for free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Turtle Top's remedy says dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection and correct it as needed free of charge.

What is the safety risk from recall 15V396?

The safety risk is vehicle fire. If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor or loose connection after the compressor installation, the strip can arc or overheat. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free dealer inspection and correction if your vehicle is included.

What if I bought the Turtle Top vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner, so a used 2006-2014 Turtle Top Odyssey Lt, Odyssey, Terra Transport, or Vanterra still needs a VIN check to confirm inclusion. Reference recall 15V396 when you call the dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V396000
Turtle Top customer service1-800-673-2446
NHTSA recall #15V396
NHTSA recall # (full)15V396000

Source documents

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 →