Supreme Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Supreme Corporation in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 14, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Roller Support Chains on Lift Gate may Fail
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Spartan Service Body, Signature Van, Iner-City and Kold King vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with equipped with Thieman Tailgates-brand TVL 12/16 series lift gates supported with roller chains that may fail.
NHTSA ID: 16V742000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 44
Consequence Summary:
Failure of either the street or curb side roller chain would result in that side of the platform falling immediately to the ground without notice, causing an uneven surface and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Supreme will notify owners, and Thieman dealers will inspect and repair the lift gates, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-842-4889.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 26, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wheel Chair Lift Platform Cracking/Big Pivot Holes
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Startrans Activity Bus, Azure Hybrid, Candidate, Senator, Senator HD, Senator II, President, President S2, Sentinel Van, and Trolley shuttle buses manufactured May 9, 2008, to August 9, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 16V369000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 759
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Supreme will notify owners and advise them to contact Ricon, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-642-4889 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 13, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Classic American Trolley vehicles manufactured November 19, 2010, to January 29, 2016 and equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
NHTSA ID: 16V298000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 80
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Supreme will notify owners to have a Recaro dealers inspect the seats for missing welds. If missing welds are found, the seats will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2016. Owners may contact Recaro customer service at 1-248-484-3203 or Supreme customer service at 1-574-642-0800.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 13, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Electric Entry Steps may Become Unstable
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Silver Crown and Ponyxpress vehicles manufactured January 24, 2007, to June 30, 2010 and equipped with entry steps that electrically extend and retract. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
NHTSA ID: 16V299000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 153
Consequence Summary:
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Supreme will notify owners and advise them to have a Lippert Components dealer install a retainer bracket, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2016. Owners may contact Lippert Components customer service at 1-574-537-8900 or Supreme customer service at 1-574-642-0800.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 12, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Electrical Short in Marker Light May Cause Fire
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Signature Van, Iner-City, and Kold King vehicles manufactured April 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014. These vehicles have roof marker lights mounted on composite corner caps.
NHTSA ID: 16V296000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 23,238
Consequence Summary:
In the event that a marker light short circuits, the corner cap may catch fire.
Corrective Action:
Supreme will notify owners, and dealers will install an in-line fuse with suitable amperage for the marker light circuit, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-574-642-0800.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 30.79
January 15, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Azure Hybrid, Candidate, Senator, Senator HD, Senator II, President, President S2, Sentinel, and Trolley shuttle buses manufactured May 9, 2008, to August 9, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 16V014000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,762
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Supreme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-642-4889, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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