Front assembly: head restraintRecall 79V-083 · Superior vehicles

SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION recall 79V-083 covers 2,652 Superior vehicles for a front assembly: head restraint problem, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,6523 models

ReportedApr 4, 1979Owners notified Mar 28, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V083000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE "CLAMSHELL" SEAT CONSTRUCTION FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SEATS ARE NOT SOFT ENOUGH TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SURFACE CONTACT.

What to do

The fix

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL WILL BE ADDED TO THE HEAD AREA OF THE SEATS TO INCREASE THE DEGREE OF SURFACE CONTACT.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH "CLAMSHELL" SEAT CONSTRUCTION.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT CONSTRUCTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE DESIGN OF THE SEATS,IN COMBINATION WITH THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT, COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TOVEHICLE PASSENGERS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Superior Contential1977

Superior Pacemaker1977

Superior Van1977

Built from July 1, 1977 to April 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.