Recall 16V296 affects 23,238 2011-2014 Supreme Kold King, Signature Van, and Iner-City vehicles for marker-light fire risk. Repair is free at any franchised Supreme dealer.
Supreme is recalling 23,238 2011-2014 Kold King, Signature Van, and Iner-City vehicles because roof marker lights are mounted on composite corner caps. If a marker light short circuits, the corner cap can catch fire; Supreme dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The roof marker lights on 2011-2014 Supreme Kold King, Signature Van, and Iner-City box truck bodies help make the upper corners of the truck visible to other drivers. On these bodies, the Truck-Lite Model 21 marker lights are mounted on composite plastic corner caps. Each light has an electrical connector behind it that carries power to the lamp.
Moisture enters the connector through an undetermined path and corrodes the metal contacts. Corrosion changes the way current moves through the connection and can create an electrical short. Because the light sits on a composite plastic corner cap, heat from that short can damage the cap and raise the risk of a fire at the corner of the truck body.
Warning signs include discoloration, a deformed light or corner cap, or smoke near a roof marker light. If any of those signs appear, treat the truck as needing service before it returns to work.
Who's affected?
Covers three Supreme body lines across the 2011-2014 model years, all tied to exterior lighting.
| 2011 Supreme Kold King | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2011 Supreme Signature Van | Exterior lighting |
| 2012 Supreme Iner-City | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 Supreme Signature Van | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 Supreme Iner-City | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Supreme Kold King | Exterior lighting |
| 2012 Supreme Kold King | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Supreme Iner-City | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 Supreme Kold King | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Supreme Signature Van | Exterior lighting |
| 2012 Supreme Signature Van | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Supreme Iner-City | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 23,238 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A marker light short circuit can make the corner cap catch fire. Warning signs include discoloration, a deformed light or corner cap, or smoke. If you see those signs, stop using the vehicle and call a Supreme dealer for repair guidance. Repair is free at any franchised Supreme dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2014 Supreme Kold King, Signature Van, or Iner-City is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Supreme dealer to schedule the free in-line fuse repair that protects the roof marker light circuit from a short.
- Bring the recall notice. If you do not have it, reference recall number 16V296 when you call.
- Call Supreme customer service at 1-574-642-0800 with questions about the marker-light fuse repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Supreme technician installs an in-line fuse with suitable amperage for the roof marker light circuit. The fuse is added to protect the marker light wiring on the affected composite corner caps. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, so the dealer repair is free. Supreme's general reimbursement plan is on file for owners who already paid for this related repair. Ask Supreme customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documented expenses.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 12, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| June 24, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 27, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 1, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V296?
Recall 16V296 covers 23,238 2011-2014 Supreme Kold King, Signature Van, and Iner-City vehicles with roof marker lights mounted on composite corner caps. If a marker light short circuits, the corner cap can catch fire. Supreme dealers install an in-line fuse for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2014 Supreme Kold King, Signature Van, or Iner-City is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V296. If it is, contact a franchised Supreme dealer to schedule the marker-light circuit fuse installation. Reference recall number 16V296 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Supreme dealers will install an in-line fuse with suitable amperage for the marker light circuit free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If a roof marker light short circuits, the composite corner cap can catch fire. Until the fuse repair is completed, contact a Supreme dealer if you notice lighting problems, burning odor, smoke, or heat near the roof marker lights.
What if I bought my Supreme vehicle used?
The free repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Kold King, Signature Van, or Iner-City is included, then call a Supreme dealer and reference recall number 16V296.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V296000 |
|---|---|
| Supreme customer service | 1-574-642-0800 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V296 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V296000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →