Body: hatchback/liftgateRecall 16V-742 · Supreme vehicles
Supreme Corporation recall 16V-742 covers 44 Supreme vehicles for a body: hatchback/liftgate problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2016.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V742000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 20, 2014 to October 9, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.