Leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracketRecall 83V-076 · 1976–1978 Superior School Bus
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION recall 83V-076 covers 166 1976–1978 Superior School Bus for a leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on August 19, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V076000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE EACH FASTENER WITH A ONE-HALF INCH DIAMETER BOLT AND LOCKNUT. IN ADDITION, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO HAVE BOLTS CHECKED ABOUT ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT THEY REMAIN SECURE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; HANGER BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF ALL FOUR FASTENERS BREAK, STEERING DIFFICULTY COULDDEVELOP AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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.