Structure: bodyRecall 02V-116 · 1999–2001 Startrans Bus Classic American Trolley
SUPREME CORP. recall 02V-116 covers 8 1999–2001 Startrans Bus Classic American Trolley for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN 29' PROPANE POWERED BUSES, THE FRONT BODY MOUNT HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY REINFORCED.
The risk
THE BODY COULD SHIFT FROM THE FRAME DURING STEERING MANEUVERS OR IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The fix
A REMEDY HAS NOT YET BEEN PROVIDED BY STARTRANS. SUPREME HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUPREME AT 1-219-642-4730.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 11, 2000 to March 31, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- STRUCTURAL FAILURES OF BODY AND CHASSISNHTSA