6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Posted on: 2016-10-14
Description
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.
Consequence
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 is expected to begin in october 2016. Owners may contact supreme customer service at 1-800-842-4889.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Posted on: 2016-10-14
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2018-03-14
Description
Supreme corporation (supreme) is recalling certain 2003-2018 supreme signature van, iner-city, kold king, and service body trucks, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Supreme will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. Owners may contact supreme customer service at 1-800-352-4921 or kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or they may also visit www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2018-04-25
Description
Supreme corporation (supreme) is recalling certain 2013-2017 supreme kold king vehicles. The floor frame rail may detach from the cross members due to insufficient weld penetration.
Consequence
If the floor frame rail detaches from the cross members, the body may separate from the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Supreme will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement gussets to the floor frame, free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2018. Owners may contact supreme customer service at 1-844-352-4921.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2018-03-14
Description
Supreme corporation (supreme) is recalling certain 2003-2018 supreme signature van, iner-city, kold king, and service body trucks, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Supreme will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on may 7, 2018. Owners may contact supreme customer service at 1-800-352-4921 or kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or they may also visit www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2018-04-25
Description
Supreme corporation (supreme) is recalling certain 2013-2017 supreme kold king vehicles. The floor frame rail may detach from the cross members due to insufficient weld penetration.
Consequence
If the floor frame rail detaches from the cross members, the body may separate from the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Supreme will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement gussets to the floor frame, free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2018. Owners may contact supreme customer service at 1-844-352-4921.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.