Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V298000 Reported May 13, 2016

Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat

Supreme Corporation · N/A · 80 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V298000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Supreme Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
80
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 13, 2016

Defect Summary

Supreme corporation (supreme) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 classic american trolley vehicles manufactured november 19, 2010, to january 29, 2016 and equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Supreme will notify owners to have a recaro dealers inspect the seats for missing welds. if missing welds are found, the seats will be repaired, free of charge. the recall began on june 20, 2016. owners may contact recaro customer service at 1-248-484-3203 or supreme customer service at 1-574-642-0800.

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 16V298000 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 16V298000

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

What is recall 16V298000?

NHTSA recall 16V298000 was issued by Supreme Corporation on May 13, 2016. It addresses: Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat. The recall affects approximately 80 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Supreme Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V298000 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.