Liftgate License Plate Light Alignment – 2019-2020 Wabash National Supreme Dry Freight Body Trucks

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WEST IMPORT ANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA Recall No. 21V859 This notice applies to your vehicle: – Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Supreme Serial Number: – Dear Supreme Truck Body Owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Supreme Corporation has decided that certain model year 2019-2020 Supreme Signature Van truck bodies equipped with certain Maxon GPTLR and GPTWR liftgates that are subject to NHTSA recall number 20E-035. Our records indicate that your vehicle(s) identified above may be affected. Supreme is conducting a safety recall to address this condition. What is the Issue? Certain Supreme truck bodies were equipped with a Maxon Liftgate that are subject to NHTSA recall number 20E-035. According to Maxon, the license plate light kit installed on your vehicle could possibly not illuminate the license plate in compliance with federal regulation. This condition could lead to potential confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. CORPORATE · 2581 East Kercher Road • Goshen, IN 46528 • Phone: 800-642-4889 • Fax: 574-642-4540 • supremecorp.com SOUTHWEST MIDWEST NORTHEAST SOUTHEAST 22135 Alessandro Blvd. Moreno Valley, CA 92553 800-827-0753 500 Commerce Blvd Cleburne, TX 76033 800-541-6282 2572 East Kercher Road Goshen, IN 46528 800-642-4889 411 Jonestown Road Jonestown, PA 17038 800-556-6492 2051 U.S. Highway 41 Griffin, GA 30224 800-882-6742 Fax: 951-656-4061 Fax: 817-641-7924 Fax: 574-642-4540 Fax: 717-865-4385 Fax: 770-228-3340 WEST What Should You Do? If your vehicle was equipped with a Maxon Liftgate please contact Maxon at 1-800-277-4116. Maxon will provide a replacement light kit that is compliant with federal regulation. Parts and labor for this remedy will be provided at no cost. If you no longer own the vehicle(s) listed above, please contact Supreme’s Warranty Department at (844) 352-4921 or [email protected] and provide any information you can furnish that will assist us in locating the current owner. Note: Federal law prohibits the delivery of affected vehicles under a sale or lease until this issue has been corrected. Federal law also requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice forward a copy of the notice to the lessee within 10 days. If you previously paid to have this condition remedied, you may be eligible for reimbursement. Please contact your Supreme representative for more information. Questions or Concerns? If you have any questions about this recall, please contact Supreme’s Warranty Department at (844) 352-4921 or by e-mail at [email protected]. If you are unable to obtain a remedy without charge within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590 or call the free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TYY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov (reference NHTSA Safety Recall No. 16V296). We apologize for the inconvenience, but are taking this step in the interest of your personal safety and satisfaction with our vehicles. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, Supreme Corporation CORPORATE · 2581 East Kercher Road • Goshen, IN 46528 • Phone: 800-642-4889 • Fax: 574-642-4540 • supremecorp.com SOUTHWEST MIDWEST NORTHEAST SOUTHEAST 22135 Alessandro Blvd. Moreno Valley, CA 92553 800-827-0753 500 Commerce Blvd Cleburne, TX 76033 800-541-6282 2572 East Kercher Road Goshen, IN 46528 800-642-4889 411 Jonestown Road Jonestown, PA 17038 800-556-6492 2051 U.S. Highway 41 Griffin, GA 30224 800-882-6742 Fax: 951-656-4061 Fax: 817-641-7924 Fax: 574-642-4540 Fax: 717-865-4385 Fax: 770-228-3340

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-859 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Supreme Corporation Submission Date : MAR 23, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-859 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Supreme Corporation Address : 2581 East Kercher Road Goshen IN 46528 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 20 Estimated percentage with defect : 85 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2019-2020 Wabash National Supreme Dry Freight Body Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Supreme Dry Freight Bodies equipped with certain Maxon GPTLR and GPTWR liftgates that are subject to Maxon recall 20E-034. Production Dates : MAR 22, 2019 – MAR 31, 2020 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Certain Supreme Dry Freight Bodies were equipped with Maxon GPTLR or GPTWR liftgates that are subject to Maxon Recall 20E-034. According to Maxon, installation of the supplied license plate light kit as directed by Maxon could possibly not illuminate the license plate in compliance with the license plate lamp illumination standard of FMVSS 108. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : According to Maxon, this condition could lead to potential confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : According to Maxon, the light in the License Plate Kit as designed & provided shines rearward, parallel to the roadway, instead of downward to properly illuminate License Plate Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-859 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Liftgate Component Description : Maxon GPTLR-SOR-8 Model Liftgate Component Part Number : 16161465 Component Name 2 : Liftgate Component Description : Maxon GPTLR-SOR-12 Model Liftgate Component Part Number : 2655357 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Maxon Lift Corp Address : 11921 Slauson Ave Sante Fe Springs California 90670 Country : United States Chronology : On October 12, 2021, Wabash National first learned of this recall when NHTSA emailed Wabash National to inquire whether Maxon supplied, sold, or otherwise provided to Wabash National certain lift gates equipped with license plate light kits that Maxon had recalled. Also on October 12, Wabash National requested information from Maxon on the affected lift gates, including serial numbers for recalled products Maxon could identify as supplied to Wabash National. Wabash National repeated substantially the same request to Maxon on October 15, 19, and 22, 2021. On October 19, 2021, NHTSA asked Maxon whether Maxon could assist Wabash National in supplying information needed to identify whether Maxon’s noncompliant products were installed in Wabash National’s vehicles. October 21, 2021, Wabash National asked NHTSA to provide Wabash National with a list of serial numbers for recalled Maxon lift gates reported by Maxon as sold to Wabash National. Also on October 21, NHTSA supplied this information and Wabash National conducted an analysis of the information and identified that 17 affected lift gates were installed on Supreme products. On October 27, 2021, the Wabash National product safety team convened and decided to elevate this matter to the product safety council. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-859 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 On November 1, 2021, Maxon responded to Wabash National’s repeated request for information by supplying the recall owner letter and population data. Also on November 1, 2021, the Wabash National product safety council convened and determined that the risk of a FMVSS noncompliance exists on vehicles equipped with these certain Maxon lift gates. On November 3, 2021, Wabash National identified three additional affected liftgates installed in its products using additional data provided by Maxon on November 3. November 4, 2021 Wabash National submitted its 573 recall report. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be directed to Maxon customer service to coordinate replacement of the license plate light at no cost to the customer. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers and owners will be informed of the recall via letter on or before 1/31/2022. Owners will be urged to contact Maxon to referred to a local dealer who will remedy the recall. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 01, 2021 – DEC 31, 2021 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 20, 2021 – JAN 31, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-859 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Supreme Corporation Submission Date : FEB 22, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-859 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Supreme Corporation Address : 2581 East Kercher Road Goshen IN 46528 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 20 Estimated percentage with defect : 85 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2019-2020 Wabash National Supreme Dry Freight Body Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Supreme Dry Freight Bodies equipped with certain Maxon GPTLR and GPTWR liftgates that are subject to Maxon recall 20E-034. Production Dates : MAR 22, 2019 – MAR 31, 2020 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Certain Supreme Dry Freight Bodies were equipped with Maxon GPTLR or GPTWR liftgates that are subject to Maxon Recall 20E-034. According to Maxon, installation of the supplied license plate light kit as directed by Maxon could possibly not illuminate the license plate in compliance with the license plate lamp illumination standard of FMVSS 108. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : According to Maxon, this condition could lead to potential confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : According to Maxon, the light in the License Plate Kit as designed & provided shines rearward, parallel to the roadway, instead of downward to properly illuminate License Plate Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-859 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Liftgate Component Description : Maxon GPTLR-SOR-8 Model Liftgate Component Part Number : 16161465 Component Name 2 : Liftgate Component Description : Maxon GPTLR-SOR-12 Model Liftgate Component Part Number : 2655357 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Maxon Lift Corp Address : 11921 Slauson Ave Sante Fe Springs California 90670 Country : United States Chronology : On October 12, 2021, Wabash National first learned of this recall when NHTSA emailed Wabash National to inquire whether Maxon supplied, sold, or otherwise provided to Wabash National certain lift gates equipped with license plate light kits that Maxon had recalled. Also on October 12, Wabash National requested information from Maxon on the affected lift gates, including serial numbers for recalled products Maxon could identify as supplied to Wabash National. Wabash National repeated substantially the same request to Maxon on October 15, 19, and 22, 2021. On October 19, 2021, NHTSA asked Maxon whether Maxon could assist Wabash National in supplying information needed to identify whether Maxon’s noncompliant products were installed in Wabash National’s vehicles. October 21, 2021, Wabash National asked NHTSA to provide Wabash National with a list of serial numbers for recalled Maxon lift gates reported by Maxon as sold to Wabash National. Also on October 21, NHTSA supplied this information and Wabash National conducted an analysis of the information and identified that 17 affected lift gates were installed on Supreme products. On October 27, 2021, the Wabash National product safety team convened and decided to elevate this matter to the product safety council. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-859 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 On November 1, 2021, Maxon responded to Wabash National’s repeated request for information by supplying the recall owner letter and population data. Also on November 1, 2021, the Wabash National product safety council convened and determined that the risk of a FMVSS noncompliance exists on vehicles equipped with these certain Maxon lift gates. On November 3, 2021, Wabash National identified three additional affected liftgates installed in its products using additional data provided by Maxon on November 3. November 4, 2021 Wabash National submitted its 573 recall report. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be directed to Maxon customer service to coordinate replacement of the license plate light at no cost to the customer. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 01, 2021 – DEC 31, 2021 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 20, 2021 – DEC 31, 2021 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-859 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Supreme Corporation Submission Date : NOV 04, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-859 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Supreme Corporation Address : 2581 East Kercher Road Goshen IN 46528 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 20 Estimated percentage with defect : 85 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2019-2020 Wabash National Supreme Dry Freight Body Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Supreme Dry Freight Bodies equipped with certain Maxon GPTLR and GPTWR liftgates that are subject to Maxon recall 20E-034. Production Dates : MAR 22, 2019 – MAR 31, 2020 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Certain Supreme Dry Freight Bodies were equipped with Maxon GPTLR or GPTWR liftgates that are subject to Maxon Recall 20E-034. According to Maxon, installation of the supplied license plate light kit as directed by Maxon could possibly not illuminate the license plate in compliance with the license plate lamp illumination standard of FMVSS 108. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : According to Maxon, this condition could lead to potential confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : According to Maxon, the light in the License Plate Kit as designed & provided shines rearward, parallel to the roadway, instead of downward to properly illuminate License Plate Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-859 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Maxon Lift Corp Address : 11921 Slauson Ave Sante Fe Springs California 90670 Country : United States Chronology : On October 12, 2021, Wabash National first learned of this recall when NHTSA emailed Wabash National to inquire whether Maxon supplied, sold, or otherwise provided to Wabash National certain lift gates equipped with license plate light kits that Maxon had recalled. Also on October 12, Wabash National requested information from Maxon on the affected lift gates, including serial numbers for recalled products Maxon could identify as supplied to Wabash National. Wabash National repeated substantially the same request to Maxon on October 15, 19, and 22, 2021. On October 19, 2021, NHTSA asked Maxon whether Maxon could assist Wabash National in supplying information needed to identify whether Maxon’s noncompliant products were installed in Wabash National’s vehicles. October 21, 2021, Wabash National asked NHTSA to provide Wabash National with a list of serial numbers for recalled Maxon lift gates reported by Maxon as sold to Wabash National. Also on October 21, NHTSA supplied this information and Wabash National conducted an analysis of the information and identified that 17 affected lift gates were installed on Supreme products. On October 27, 2021, the Wabash National product safety team convened and decided to elevate this matter to the product safety council. On November 1, 2021, Maxon responded to Wabash National’s repeated request for information by supplying the recall owner letter and population data. Also on November 1, 2021, the Wabash National product safety council convened and determined that the risk of a FMVSS noncompliance exists on vehicles equipped with these certain Maxon lift gates. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-859 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 On November 3, 2021, Wabash National identified three additional affected liftgates installed in its products using additional data provided by Maxon on November 3. November 4, 2021 Wabash National submitted its 573 recall report. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be directed to Maxon customer service to coordinate replacement of the license plate light at no cost to the customer. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 01, 2021 – DEC 31, 2021 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 20, 2021 – DEC 31, 2021 * NR – Not Reported

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