Recall 16V298 affects 80 2010-2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley vehicles with Recaro driver-seat weld defects. Supreme will arrange free inspection and repair.
Supreme is recalling 80 2010-2016 Classic American Trolley vehicles equipped with Recaro Ergo-M driver seats because certain J-Brackets in the seat belt anchorage assembly have missing welds. If the anchorage separates in a crash, the driver is not properly restrained and faces a higher injury risk; Supreme dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's seat in the 2010-2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley uses a Recaro Ergo-M commercial bus operator's seat with a J-bracket in the seat belt anchorage assembly. The seat belt anchorage is the hard mounting point that holds the belt to the seat structure. In normal use, it keeps the driver restrained when the belt is loaded in a crash.
On affected seats, certain J-brackets are missing welds. That leaves the anchorage assembly without the full welded support it needs. If the anchorage separates from the J-bracket during a crash, the seat belt does not properly hold the driver in place.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can look normal, and the belt can latch normally, even when the missing welds are present.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2010 through 2016 Classic American Trolley model years, all tied to the same seat assembly.
| 2010 Supreme Classic American Trolley | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2011 Supreme Classic American Trolley | seat assembly |
| 2012 Supreme Classic American Trolley | seat assembly |
| 2013 Supreme Classic American Trolley | seat assembly |
| 2014 Supreme Classic American Trolley | seat assembly |
| 2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley | seat assembly |
| 2015 Supreme Classic American Trolley | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 80 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A separated seat belt anchorage assembly can leave the bus driver improperly restrained in a crash, increasing injury risk. Schedule the seat inspection soon, and have missing welds repaired before the bus stays in service. Repair is free at any franchised Supreme dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Supreme dealer to schedule the free Recaro driver-seat inspection.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the J-Brackets for missing welds and repair the seat belt anchorage assembly if welds are missing.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 16V298 when you call.
- Keep the trolley out of passenger service if the driver seat or seat belt anchorage feels loose before the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Supreme technician inspects the Recaro Ergo-M commercial bus driver seat for missing welds at the J-Brackets. If welds are missing, the seat is repaired free of charge so the seat belt anchorage assembly stays attached to the bracket. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid for this seat repair before the recall notice, ask Supreme customer service how its general reimbursement plan handles documented expenses, and keep your repair paperwork available.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 13, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| May 19, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 19, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 20, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V298?
Recall 16V298 covers 80 2010-2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley vehicles with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. Missing welds on the seat J-Brackets can let the seat belt anchorage assembly separate from the bracket. Supreme and Recaro will inspect and repair affected seats for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trolley is included in recall 16V298. If it is, contact Supreme or Recaro customer service and ask for the seat inspection. Reference NHTSA campaign 16V298 when you call. If missing welds are found, the repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For recall 16V298, Supreme will have the affected Recaro driver seats inspected for missing welds, and seats with missing welds will be repaired free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is poor driver restraint in a crash. If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver is not properly restrained during a crash, which raises the risk of injury. This safety risk is cited in NHTSA campaign 16V298.
What if I bought this trolley used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Supreme Classic American Trolley is included, then give recall 16V298 to Supreme or Recaro customer service when you arrange the seat inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V298000 |
|---|---|
| Supreme customer service | 1-248-484-3203 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V298 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V298000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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