SeatsRecall 16V-298 · 2010–2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley
Supreme Corporation recall 16V-298 covers 80 2010–2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2016.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V298000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.