NHTSA Recall 81V057000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V057000; Date: May. 14, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Superior Superior
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Sheller-globe Corporation
Affected Units:: 66
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles it may be possible to start the engine when the emergency door is locked. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release".
How to Fix:
Emergency door key locks will be inspected and, if necessary, a specified cross recess screw will be installed in the key slot of the lock tumbler assembly. This will render the lock inoperative.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses (van type). System: equipment; emergency door key lock. Consequences of defect: if the emergency door is secured by the key lock and anemergency arises, passengers could suffer injury due to inability to exitsafely.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 1980
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