Vehicle recall 16V369000 · May 26, 2016
Startrans Azure Hybrid, Candidate and 8 more models
The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Startrans Activity Bus, Azure Hybrid, Candidate, Senator, Senator HD, Senator II, President, President S2, Sentinel Van, and Trolley shuttle buses manufactured May 9, 2008, to August 9, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
- Consequence
- If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
- Remedy
- Supreme will notify owners and advise them to contact Ricon, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact Supreme customer service at 1-800-642-4889 or 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V369000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 26, 2016
- Filed by
- Supreme Corporation
- Owner notification
- June 29, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 759
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Startrans Azure Hybrid (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Startrans Candidate (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Startrans Mfsab (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Startrans President (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Startrans President S2 (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Startrans Senator (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Startrans Senator HD (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Startrans Senator II (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Startrans Sentinel (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Startrans Trolley (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Has your Startrans been repaired?
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