Unknown or otherRecall 79V-113 · Superior vehicles
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION recall 79V-113 covers 3,164 Superior vehicles for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V113000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE INVOLVED BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SAFETY BARRIERS FAILED TO EXHIBIT THE PROPER IMPACT ABSORBING QUALITIES WHEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO 7 GAUGE PLATES MOUNTED AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS ON THE FRONT OF EACH BARRIER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BARRIERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SAFETY BARRIERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE FRONT SAFETY BARRIERS TO PERFORMADEQUATELY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WOULD INCREASE THE CHANCES OF PASSENGERINJURIES.
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, 1978 to September 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.