CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The liftgate on these vehicles uses roller chains that may fail. If the chain on either the street side or the curb side breaks, that side of the platform can drop to the ground without warning, leaving an uneven surface and raising the risk of injury.
Owners will be notified by Supreme Corporation. Authorized Thieman dealers will inspect the lift gate and repair it as needed at no cost to you. Contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-842-4889 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Supreme Iner-City | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Supreme Kold King | 20142015 |
| Supreme Signature Van | 20142015 |
| Supreme Spartan Truck Body | 20142015 |