Doors: latchRecall 81V-057 · 1978 Superior Superior
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION recall 81V-057 covers 66 1978 Superior Superior for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO START THE ENGINE WHEN THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".
The fix
EMERGENCY DOOR KEY LOCKS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A SPECIFIED CROSS RECESS SCREW WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE KEY SLOT OF THE LOCK TUMBLER ASSEMBLY. THIS WILL RENDER THE LOCK INOPERATIVE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES (VAN TYPE).SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; EMERGENCY DOOR KEY LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS SECURED BY THE KEY LOCK AND ANEMERGENCY ARISES, PASSENGERS COULD SUFFER INJURY DUE TO INABILITY TO EXITSAFELY.
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 October 1, 1977 to April 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.