Startrans Bus Recall 96V067000: Structure, Body, Bumpers

NHTSA recall 96V067000 · announced April 19, 1996 · filed by Supreme Corp. · 324 units affected

The problem

THE REAR BUMPER BRACKET WELDS CAN CRACK.

The risk

THIS CRACKING COULD CAUSE A BUMPER TO DETACH FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

NEW BRACKETS MADE OUT OF 10 GAUGE MATERIAL WITH GUSSETS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: BUMPER ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROMEO RIM BUMPERS (BLACK RUBBER BUMPERS). NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE NEW BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT SUPREME AT 1-800-642-4889, EXT. 303. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Startrans Bus Candidate
• 1995 Startrans Bus Senator

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.