Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V116000 Reported April 17, 2002

Supreme/body mount reinforcement

Supreme Corporation · Structure · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V116000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
8
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 17, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain 29' propane powered buses, the front body mount has not been adequately reinforced.

Safety Consequence

The body could shift from the frame during steering maneuvers or in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

A remedy has not yet been provided by startrans. supreme has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact supreme at 1-219-642-4730.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Supreme Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 02V116000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V116000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V116000?

NHTSA recall 02V116000 was issued by Supreme Corporation on April 17, 2002. It addresses: Supreme/body mount reinforcement. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Supreme Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V116000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.