Recall 19V345 affects 278 2018-2019 Supreme Platform vehicles for misplaced rear clearance lamps. Free repair once Supreme opens it at a franchised Supreme dealer.
Supreme is recalling 278 2018-2019 Platform vehicles under recall 19V345 because the rear clearance lamps are mounted in the wrong position, blocking part of the required 90-degree light spread and failing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. Reduced rear visibility raises the risk of a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once Supreme opens it.
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What's wrong?
The rear clearance lamp on a 2018-2019 Supreme Platform body is a small marker light mounted at the back of the vehicle. Its job is to make the outline of the truck body visible to other drivers at night and in low light, especially from the side rear angle. Federal lighting rules require the lamp to spread light across a 90-degree arc so the vehicle is seen from a wide range of approach angles.
On affected Supreme Platform bodies with the tuckaway lift gate, the clearance lamp was installed on the inboard side of the rear liftgate instead of the correct outboard position. From that location, the liftgate itself blocks part of the required light spread. The lamp still turns on, but a portion of the arc that other drivers rely on at night is hidden behind the gate.
There is no warning sign before failure. The lamp looks like it is working, and the owner has no easy way to tell from the driver seat that part of the light pattern is blocked.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2018 and 2019 model years of the Platform, both built between January 2018 and April 2019.
| 2019 Supreme Platform | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2018 Supreme Platform | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 278 |
| 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 trailer is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
Rear clearance lamps in the wrong location reduce how well other drivers see the trailer from behind, which raises the risk of a crash. Until the lamps are relocated, keep trips short, drive cautiously in low light, and make sure all other running lights are working before each haul. Repair will be free at any franchised Supreme dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Supreme Platform is included in this recall.
- Wait for Supreme's owner notification before scheduling service. The remedy is still under development, so dealers cannot complete the rear clearance lamp relocation yet.
- Call Supreme customer service at 1-844-352-4921 with questions and reference recall number 19V345 when you call.
- Watch for the owner letter, then contact a franchised Supreme dealer to schedule the free rear-clearance-lamp relocation that restores the required 90-degree light spread.
- Drive cautiously until the repair, especially at night and in low-visibility conditions, since the rear clearance lamps are partially blocked.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Supreme technician relocates the rear clearance lamps to the correct position so the required 90-degree light spread is no longer blocked. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Because the final remedy is still under development, schedule the work once Supreme confirms the repair is open at your servicing dealer. If you have questions about timing or the repair itself, Supreme customer service is reachable at 1-844-352-4921.
Timeline
| May 3, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| May 31, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 15, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 18, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V345?
Recall 19V345 covers 278 2018-2019 Supreme Platform vehicles where the rear clearance lamp sits in the wrong position, blocking part of the required 90-degree light spread and failing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. Supreme dealers will relocate the rear clearance lamps to the correct position at no cost.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Supreme Platform is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V345. If it is, contact Supreme customer service at 1-844-352-4921 to find a participating dealer and schedule the rear clearance lamp relocation. Reference recall number 19V345 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to fix safety defects at no cost to the owner. Supreme dealers will relocate the rear clearance lamps to an appropriate location free of charge, including parts and labor, regardless of where the vehicle was originally purchased.
Is it safe to drive my Supreme Platform until the repair is done?
Supreme has not issued a do-not-drive warning for recall 19V345. The defect reduces rear lamp visibility, which can increase crash risk in low-light conditions. Drive with awareness of reduced rear visibility to other drivers and schedule the free repair with a Supreme dealer as soon as parts are available.
When will the repair be available?
The remedy for recall 19V345 is still under development, so the final repair is not open for scheduling at every dealer yet. Contact Supreme customer service at 1-844-352-4921 to confirm parts availability for your VIN. Supreme will mail owner notification letters once the remedy is ready.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V345000 |
|---|---|
| Supreme customer service | 1-844-352-4921 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V345 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V345000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →