Recall 05V-314: 2002 Supreme Classic American Trolley

SUPREME CORPORATION recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jul 1, 2005, covering about 48 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-314
Report date
Jul 1, 2005
Vehicles affected
48
Owners notified
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The problem

On certain trolleys equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.

The risk

A broken connecting rod can allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the vehicle unprotected by the door panel and enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the vehicle.

The fix

Supreme corporation is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. Owners may contact supreme corporation at 219-642-4888 or vapor at 847-777-6400.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerSUPREME CORPORATION
ComponentStructure › Body › Door
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number05V314000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Supreme Classic American Trolley2002All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-314?

On certain trolleys equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.

How is recall 05V-314 fixed?

Supreme corporation is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. Owners may contact supreme corporation at 219-642-4888 or vapor at 847-777-6400.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.