SeatsRecall 81V-065 · 1977–1979 Superior School Bus
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION recall 81V-065 covers 1,328 1977–1979 Superior School Bus for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE SEAT CUSHIONS AND SEAT FRAMES ON THESE VAN BUSES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SEATS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".
The fix
THE SEAT CLEARANCE WILL BE CHECKED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AND ANY BUSES WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL HAVE THEIR SEAT CUSHIONS AND FRAMES RELOCATED AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES (VAN TYPE).SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT CUSHIONS AND SEAT FRAMES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE SEAT FRAMESBECOME BENT, THE SEATBACK COULD CAUSE LEG INJURIES TO PASSENGERS SEATED BEHINDIT AND COULD MAKE EXITING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT.
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 August 1, 1977 to September 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.