Recall 14V-662: 2008–2010 Startrans Candidate, 2008–2011 Startrans Senator and 9 more
Supreme Corporation recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Oct 21, 2014, covering about 1,705 vehicles.
The problem
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Senator, Senator II, Candidate, Candidate II, Senator HD, and Sentinel transit buses manufactured January 2, 2006, to April 30, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
The risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix
Supreme will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-642-4889 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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
| Manufacturer | Supreme Corporation |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V662000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Startrans Candidate | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Startrans Senator | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Startrans Senator HD | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Startrans Senator II | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Startrans Sentinel | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Supreme Candidate | 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Supreme Candidate II | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Supreme Senator | 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Supreme Senator HD | 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Supreme Senator II | 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Supreme Sentinel | 2006, 2007 | All 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 14V-662?
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Senator, Senator II, Candidate, Candidate II, Senator HD, and Sentinel transit buses manufactured January 2, 2006, to April 30, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
How is recall 14V-662 fixed?
Supreme will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-642-4889 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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.