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Safety Recalls of Superior RD500 Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Superior RD500. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Superior RD500.

NHTSA Recall #: 74V201000; Oct. 30, 1974

Recalled Vehicles: 1973 Superior Fd211c, 1973 Superior RD500, 1974 Superior RD500

Component: WHEELS

Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 74V134000; Aug. 23, 1974

Recalled Vehicles: 1974 Superior Fd211c, 1974 Superior RD500

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V293000; Aug. 6, 2003

Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Superior FD229, 1995 Superior FD229, 1996 Superior FD229, 1997 Superior FD229, 1998 Superior FD229, 1999 Superior FD229, 2000 Superior FD229, 1994 Superior RD500, 1995 Superior RD500, 1996 Superior RD500, 1997 Superior RD500, 1998 Superior RD500, 1999 Superior RD500, 2000 Superior RD500

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Recall Summary: On certain trailers equipped with sealco spring brake control valve assemblies incorporated in arvinmeritor axles, part nos. 110700 and 110800, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Superior RD500 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Aug. 6, 2003	Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve	508
Oct. 30, 1974	Wheel	7
Aug. 23, 1974	Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts	19

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Superior RD500 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2000 Superior RD500	1
1999 Superior RD500	1
1998 Superior RD500	1
1997 Superior RD500	1
1996 Superior RD500	1
1995 Superior RD500	1
1994 Superior RD500	1
1974 Superior RD500	2
1973 Superior RD500	1