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Recall 16V-298: 2010–2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley

Supreme Corporation recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2016, covering about 80 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-298
Report date
May 13, 2016
Vehicles affected
80
Owners notified
Jun 20, 2016

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.

Notes

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 details

ManufacturerSupreme Corporation
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V298000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Supreme Classic American Trolley2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All 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 16V-298?

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.

How is recall 16V-298 fixed?

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.

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.