Recall 16V-014: 2008–2014 Startrans Azure Hybrid, 2008–2014 Startrans Candidate and 7 more
Supreme Corporation recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jan 15, 2016, covering about 1,762 vehicles.
The problem
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Azure Hybrid, Candidate, Senator, Senator HD, Senator II, President, President S2, Sentinel, and Trolley shuttle buses manufactured May 9, 2008, to August 9, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
The risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
The fix
Supreme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-642-4889, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
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 | 16V014000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Startrans Azure Hybrid | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Startrans Candidate | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Startrans President | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Startrans President S2 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Startrans Senator | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Startrans Senator HD | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Startrans Senator II | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Startrans Sentinel Bus | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Startrans Trolley | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | 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 16V-014?
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Azure Hybrid, Candidate, Senator, Senator HD, Senator II, President, President S2, Sentinel, and Trolley shuttle buses manufactured May 9, 2008, to August 9, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
How is recall 16V-014 fixed?
Supreme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-642-4889, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
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.