NHTSA Recall 78V073000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V073000; Date: Apr. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Superior Pacemaker; 1976 Superior Pacemaker; 1977 Superior Pacemaker; 1975 Superior Pioneer; 1976 Superior Pioneer; 1977 Superior Pioneer
Component: Tire
Manufactured by: Sheller-globe Corporation
Affected Units:: 29
Recall Summary:
The gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the involved vehicles may have been incorrectly calculated and thus these vehicles may have been equipped with rear tires having an insufficient ply rating for the intended load requirement. As a result, these vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars".
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace rear tires with tires of the correct ply rating, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: buses and school buses. System: tires; load rating. Consequences of defect: operation of a vehicle equipped with tires of aninadequate rating, loaded to the maximum rated capacity, may result in tiredamage and failure. This could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 1978
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