| Make : SUPERIOR | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19770401 - 19770801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V025000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790112 | Date Received by ODI: 19790116 | 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: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE JOINT OF THE LOWER INTERIOR ALUMINIZED PANELS LOCATED AT THE REAR SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING HAVE NO FASTENING WITHIN THE 8 INCH JOINT WIDTH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS TO CONFORM TO THE SAFETY STANDARD, AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221 | |
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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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