NHTSA Recall 79V049000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V049000; Date: Feb. 21, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Superior Superior
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Sheller-globe Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,695
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
A retrofit procedure has been established to correct the all-foam seat back and barrier pads by replacing them with reinforced pads. This will be done without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses. System: interior; seat back pad. Consequences of defect: the all foam seat back utilized in the involvedvehicles may experience premature in-service deterioration and cracking of thefoam at the top front surface of the seat back and barrier pad. As a result,these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222,"school bus passenger seating and crash protection". Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, severe cracking will beevidenced by a visible line or distortion under the seat covering. This couldlessen the energy absorbing effect of the foam, thus increasing the chances ofinjury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 14, 1979
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