Unknown or otherRecall 78V-255 · Superior vehicles
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION recall 78V-255 covers 250 Superior vehicles for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V255000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE". VEHICLES LACK THE PROPER NUMBER OF EMERGENCY EXITS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT INVOLVED VEHICLES FOR PROPER NUMBER OF EXITS. ALSO, WHERE REQUIRED, STATIONARY SASHES WILL BE REMOVED AND HINGED EMERGENCY EXITS WILL BE INSTALLED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LACK OF UNOBSTRUCTED EMERGENCY EXITS WOULD INCREASE THELIKELIHOOD OF PASSENGER INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY REQUIRING VEHICLEEVACUATION.
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 July 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.