Body: bumpersRecall 96V-067 · Startrans Bus vehicles
SUPREME CORP. recall 96V-067 covers 324 Startrans Bus vehicles for a body: bumpers problem, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V067000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE REAR BUMPER BRACKET WELDS CAN CRACK.
The risk
THIS CRACKING COULD CAUSE A BUMPER TO DETACH FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
NEW BRACKETS MADE OUT OF 10 GAUGE MATERIAL WITH GUSSETS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: BUMPER ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROMEO RIM BUMPERS (BLACK RUBBER BUMPERS). NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE NEW BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT SUPREME AT 1-800-642-4889, EXT. 303. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 January 1, 1995 to December 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.