How many recalls does the 2011 Turtle Top Vanterra have?

The 2011 Turtle Top Vanterra has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Turtle Top Vanterra has an open recall?

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2011 Turtle Top Vanterra Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Turtle Top Vanterra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 361 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 12V330000 2012-07-11 361 affected

Defect

Turtle Top is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 commercial buses manufactured from April 1, 2011, through March 25, 2012, equipped with Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) Prolo roof hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no.…

Consequence

In the event of an emergency, passengers' exit from the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Turtle Top will notify owners. SMI will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Turtle Top at 1-574-831-4349 or SMI at 1-800-951-7867.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Turtle Top Vanterra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.