NHTSA Recall 79V113000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V113000; Date: May. 7, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Superior Conventional; 1978 Superior Pacemaker; 1978 Superior VAN
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Sheller-globe Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,164
Recall Summary:
The involved buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection". The safety barriers failed to exhibit the proper impact absorbing qualities when tested for compliance.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install two 7 gauge plates mounted at both lower corners on the front of each barrier.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with front barriers. System: structure; safety barriers. Consequences of defect: failure of the front safety barriers to performadequately in the event of an accident would increase the chances of passengerinjuries.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 1979
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