Recall 20V141 covers 5 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey vehicles with a seatbelt warning light delay. Instrument-cluster reprogramming is free at a franchised Turtle Top dealer.
Turtle Top is recalling 5 2019 Odyssey buses because the seatbelt warning light does not illuminate for about five seconds after the ignition is turned on or started. Without that reminder, a driver can leave the seatbelt unfastened and face a higher injury risk in a crash; Turtle Top dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The seatbelt warning light on the 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey is part of the instrument panel on the GMC Savana or Chevrolet Express chassis. Its normal job is simple: when the ignition is moved to on or start and the driver seatbelt is not buckled, the light turns on so the driver sees the belt warning immediately.
On affected Odyssey vehicles, that warning light does not illuminate for about 5 seconds after startup. The issue is tied to the underlying chassis instrument-cluster and seatbelt warning system, not a separate body feature added for comfort or trim. During that delay, the vehicle is not giving the required unfastened-seatbelt reminder at the moment the driver is starting the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The symptom is the failure itself: with the belt unfastened, the warning light stays dark briefly after the ignition is turned on or started.
Who's affected?
Two component categories are listed for the same 2019 Odyssey buses: the instrument panel and the seat belt warning system.
| 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey | seat belt |
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
The missing seatbelt warning reminder removes an important prompt to buckle up. If the driver forgets the belt, injury risk increases in a crash. Buckle the seatbelt before every trip and schedule the instrument panel reprogramming soon. Repair is free at any franchised Turtle Top dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey is included in this recall.
- Contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105 to confirm the correct GM dealer for the free instrument-panel-cluster reprogramming that restores the seatbelt warning light at startup.
- Bring the recall notice if Turtle Top mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V141 when you call.
- Fasten your seatbelt before every trip until the reprogramming is complete; the warning light does not turn on at startup as required.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, the instrument panel cluster is reprogrammed so the seatbelt warning light illuminates as required when the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. The software update is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for this instrument panel cluster work before the recall repair, Turtle Top's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep your repair paperwork and contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105 about the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 11, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 10, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| April 10, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 1, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 4, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V141?
Recall 20V141 covers 5 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light does not illuminate for about 5 seconds after ignition start, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Turtle Top Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Odyssey is included in recall 20V141. If it is, contact Turtle Top customer service at 1-800-296-2105 or a GM dealer to arrange the instrument panel cluster reprogramming. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost to the owner. For recall 20V141, GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a missing seatbelt reminder at ignition start. Without that warning light, the driver can forget to fasten the seatbelt, which raises the risk of injury in a crash. This recall does not include a do-not-drive instruction.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V141000 |
|---|---|
| Turtle Top customer service | 1-800-296-2105 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V141 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V141000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →