2014 SUPREME KOLD KING Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 SUPREME KOLD KING has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the vehicle’s lighting, structural integrity, and safety equipment, based on the recall data.
There are five recalls addressing various systems including body structure, exterior lighting, and fire safety equipment. These recalls affect components such as lift gate roller chains, rear reflectors, floor frame rails, fire extinguishers, and marker light circuits. Each recall includes a specific remedy provided at no cost to owners.
- Lift gate roller chain failure. Recall 16V742000 affects 44 vehicles with Thieman Tailgates-brand lift gates. Roller chains may break causing one side of the platform to fall suddenly, increasing injury risk. Repairs include inspection and necessary chain replacement at no charge.
- Rear reflectors too high. Recall 17V369000 covers 11,414 vehicles with oval taillights installed in rear corner posts. Reflectors mounted above 60 inches fail FMVSS 108 standards, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners receive replacement reflectors free of charge.
- Floor frame rail detachment. Recall 18V256000 involves 404 vehicles with insufficient weld penetration that could cause the body to separate from the chassis, posing injury hazards. Dealers will install reinforcement gussets free of charge.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 18V168000 impacts 33,321 vehicles equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push button pindicator extinguishers. Extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to operate, and the nozzle might detach causing injury. Owners are instructed to obtain free replacements from Kidde.
- Marker light fire risk. Recall 16V296000 affects 23,238 vehicles with roof marker lights mounted on composite corner caps. A short circuit could ignite the corner cap. Dealers will install an in-line fuse to prevent fires at no cost.
Owners facing repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues with the 2014 SUPREME KOLD KING might have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consultation with a qualified attorney can provide information on legal protections available in such cases.
2014 SUPREME KOLD KING Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
68421
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 SUPREME KOLD KING
404 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Supreme Kold King vehicles. The floor frame rail may detach from the cross members due to insufficient weld penetration.
Risk: If the floor frame rail detaches from the cross members, the body may separate from the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 SUPREME KOLD KING
33321 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Supreme Signature Van, Iner-City, Kold King, and Service Body trucks, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2014 SUPREME KOLD KING
11414 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain 2007-2017 Signature Van and Kold King vehicles equipped with oval taillights installed in the rear corner posts. The affected vehicles have rear reflex reflectors that may have been mounted more than 60 inches above the road surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A reflector that is mounted too high may not be effectively illuminated by headlights at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 SUPREME KOLD KING
44 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Spartan Service Body, Signature Van, Iner-City and Kold King vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with equipped with Thieman Tailgates-brand TVL 12/16 series lift gates supported with roller chains that may fail.
Risk: Failure of either the street or curb side roller chain would result in that side of the platform falling immediately to the ground without notice, causing an uneven surface and increasing the risk of injury.
2014 SUPREME KOLD KING
23238 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Signature Van, Iner-City, and Kold King vehicles manufactured April 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014. These vehicles have roof marker lights mounted on composite corner caps.
Risk: In the event that a marker light short circuits, the corner cap may catch fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.