NHTSA Recall 79V025000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V025000; Date: Jan. 16, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Superior School Bus
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Sheller-globe Corporation
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
The joint of the lower interior aluminized panels located at the rear side emergency door opening have no fastening within the 8 inch joint width. As a result, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength".
How to Fix:
The dealer will install additional fasteners to conform to the safety standard, at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses. System: structure; body. Consequences of defect: the absence of joint fasteners fails to provide theproper degree of structural integrity. Chances of passenger injuries would beincreased in the event of an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 12, 1979
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