TiresRecall 78V-073 · Superior vehicles
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION recall 78V-073 covers 29 Superior vehicles for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CALCULATED AND THUS THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH REAR TIRES HAVING AN INSUFFICIENT PLY RATING FOR THE INTENDED LOAD REQUIREMENT. AS A RESULT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS".
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE CORRECT PLY RATING, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: TIRES; LOAD RATING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OPERATION OF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH TIRES OF ANINADEQUATE RATING, LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY, MAY RESULT IN TIREDAMAGE AND FAILURE. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built to January 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.