Unknown or otherRecall 78V-140 · 1977–1978 Superior Pacemaker
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION recall 78V-140 covers 61 1977–1978 Superior Pacemaker for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V140000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS NOT ACTIVATED WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE "ON" POSITION. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". ALSO, THE BRAKE LAMP CHECK FUNCTION IS INOPERABLE.
The fix
DEALER WILL LENGTHEN THE WIRE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE WIRING HARNESS TO ENSURE PROPER BRAKE LIGHT OPERATION. A GROUNDING WIRE WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE LAMP CHECK FUNCTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; WARNING LIGHT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE OPERATION WHILE THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGEDCOULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PARKING BRAKES. A VEHICLE THAT CONTAINS DAMAGEDPARKING BRAKES COULD ROLL FREE WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND LEFT UNATTENDED,CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY IN ITS PATH.
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 from April 1, 1977 to May 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.