Structure: frame and membersRecall 80V-004 · 1976–1978 Superior School Bus
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION recall 80V-004 covers 166 1976–1978 Superior School Bus for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V004000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL IN THE REGION OF THE LEFT HAND FRONT SPRING HANGER.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT FRAME AND REWELD TO REINFORCE THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAILS, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME RAIL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A CRACKED FRAME RAIL COULD IMPAIR STEERING CONTROL ANDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: A WOBBLE OR SHIMMY CONDITION IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE ASIGN OF A CRACKED FRAME.
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 June 1, 1976 to July 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FRAME CRACKINGNHTSA