SUPREME CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1996-04-19.
Recall campaignNHTSA 96V067000
Structure: body: bumpers
Component
Structure: body: bumpers
Manufacturer
SUPREME CORP.
Vehicles affected
324
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-19
Owners notified
1996-01-23
Defect description
THE REAR BUMPER BRACKET WELDS CAN CRACK.
Safety risk
THIS CRACKING COULD CAUSE A BUMPER TO DETACH FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
NEW BRACKETS MADE OUT OF 10 GAUGE MATERIAL WITH GUSSETS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS.
Notes
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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.