| Make : SUPERIOR | Model : SUPERIOR | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19770401 - 19770501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V117000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780324 | Date Received by ODI: 19780601 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 223 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE BASEPLATE WELDS AND AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF BASEPLATE BOLTS. THIS DEFECT MAY ALLOW THE RESTRAINING BARRIER TO SEPARATE WHEN SUBJECTED TO IMPACT FORCES. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE BASE PLATE WELDS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REWELDED, IF NECESSARY, AND AN ADDITIONAL BOLT WILL BE INSTALLED IN EACH BASE PLAE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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