2015 Supreme Kold King recalls and problems
The 2015 Supreme Kold King has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Supreme dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2015 Supreme Kold King vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2015 Supreme Kold King recalls
Recall 18V-256: Structure
Problem: Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Supreme Kold King vehicles. The floor frame rail may detach from the cross members due to insufficient weld penetration.
Risk: If the floor frame rail detaches from the cross members, the body may separate from the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Supreme will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement gussets to the floor frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-844-352-4921.
Recall 18V-168: Equipment
Problem: 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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Recall 17V-369: Exterior Lighting
Problem: 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."
Risk: A reflector that is mounted too high may not be effectively illuminated by headlights at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 16V-742: Structure
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.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Supreme Kold King have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Supreme Kold King: 18V-256 (structure), 18V-168 (equipment), 17V-369 (exterior lighting), 16V-742 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Supreme recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Supreme dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.