NHTSA Recall 80V018000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V018000; Date: Feb. 26, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Superior School Bus; 1977 Superior School Bus; 1978 Superior School Bus
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Sheller-globe Corporation
Affected Units:: 166
Recall Summary:
A high stress crack may exist on the left-hand frame rail on the forward control chassis, in the region of the front left-hand hanger. In addition, the key between the steering gear box output shaft and the universal joint may be loose.
How to Fix:
A reinforcement repair kit will be installed to correct the high stress crack problem. A high strength bolt will also be installed to modify the gear box output shaft.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses. System: structure; left-hand frame rail, and steering; gear box output shaftand universal joint yoke; key. Consequences of defect: the stress crack in the frame rail may cause a wobbleor shimmy condition in the front end of the bus. This could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident. The loose key could also cause loss ofsteering control and an accident. Note: if wobble or shimmy is noticed during vehicle operation, vehicle speedshould be decreased. If it persists, discontinue service until the problem iscorrected. Also, the connection between the steering gear output shaft and theuniversal joint should be checked. If the key is loose, discontinue serviceuntil corrected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1980
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