NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Supreme dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Supreme Classic American Trolley. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA #19V160000Reported March 1, 2019 · Supreme Corporation
Potentially affected: 20 vehicles
Defect description
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Classic American Trolley vehicles equipped with Ricon K-series or S-Series Ricon Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Safety consequence
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards towards the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Supreme will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SEATS
NHTSA #16V298000Reported May 13, 2016 · Supreme Corporation
Potentially affected: 80 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA #15V785000Reported November 23, 2015 · Supreme Corporation
Potentially affected: 45 vehicles
Defect description
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Supreme Classis American Trolley vehicles manufactured October 1, 2014, to November 2, 2015. The affected vehicles were manufactured with windshields that meet AS2 or AS3 specifications, not the AS1 specification as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205 "Glazing Materials.
Safety consequence
Windshields that do not meet AS1 requirements may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Supreme will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant windshields, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-574-642-4888 extension 237.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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