NHTSA Recall 16V742000: Hatchback/liftgate (structure)
Supreme Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 44 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Supreme Iner-City.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V742000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
| Report received | October 14, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 22, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V742000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Supreme Iner-City | 2014, 2015 |
| Supreme Kold King | 2014, 2015 |
| Supreme Signature van | 2014, 2015 |
| Supreme Spartan Truck Body | 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.