NHTSA Recall 78V140000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V140000; Date: Jun. 14, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Superior Pacemaker; 1978 Superior Pacemaker
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Sheller-globe Corporation
Affected Units:: 61
Recall Summary:
The brake warning light is not activated when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is in the "on" position. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". Also, the brake lamp check function is inoperable.
How to Fix:
Dealer will lengthen the wire connection between the parking brake and the wiring harness to ensure proper brake light operation. A grounding wire will also be installed to ensure proper operation of the lamp check function.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses. System: parking brakes; warning light. Consequences of defect: vehicle operation while the parking brake is engagedcould result in damage to the parking brakes. A vehicle that contains damagedparking brakes could roll free when parked on an incline and left unattended,causing injury or damage to persons or property in its path.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 1978
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