18V16800003/09/2018
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Supreme Signature Van, Iner-City, Kold King, and Service Body trucks, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Model years in this history: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Supreme will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-352-4921 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or they may also visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
17V73800011/21/2017
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain 2017 Supreme Signature Van, Iner-City and Kold King vehicles. These vehicles may have been built without rear and/or side reflex reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Model years in this history: 2017
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
Missing reflective devices reduce the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Supreme will notify owners and send them new reflex reflectors with mounting instructions, free of charge. The recall began on January 9, 2018. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-642-4889.
17V36900006/08/2017
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain 2007-2017 Signature Van and Kold King vehicles equipped with oval taillights installed in the rear corner posts. The affected vehicles have rear reflex reflectors that may have been mounted more than 60 inches above the road surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Model years in this history: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
A reflector that is mounted too high may not be effectively illuminated by headlights at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Supreme will notify owners, and will provide new rear reflex reflectors for any vehicle whose existing reflector height exceeds 60 inches, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2017. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-642-4889.
16V74200010/14/2016
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.
Model years in this history: 2015, 2014
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
16V29600005/12/2016
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Signature Van, Iner-City, and Kold King vehicles manufactured April 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014. These vehicles have roof marker lights mounted on composite corner caps.
Model years in this history: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Consequence and remedy
Consequence
In the event that a marker light short circuits, the corner cap may catch fire.
Remedy
Supreme will notify owners, and dealers will install an in-line fuse with suitable amperage for the marker light circuit, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-574-642-0800.
