Structure: bodyRecall 79V-025 · 1978 Superior School Bus
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION recall 79V-025 covers 18 1978 Superior School Bus for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V025000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE JOINT OF THE LOWER INTERIOR ALUMINIZED PANELS LOCATED AT THE REAR SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING HAVE NO FASTENING WITHIN THE 8 INCH JOINT WIDTH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH".
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS TO CONFORM TO THE SAFETY STANDARD, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE ABSENCE OF JOINT FASTENERS FAILS TO PROVIDE THEPROPER DEGREE OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURIES WOULD BEINCREASED IN THE EVENT OF 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 from April 1, 1977 to August 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.