| Make : SUPERIOR | Model : PACEMAKER | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19770701 - 19780401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V083000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790328 | Date Received by ODI: 19790404 | 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:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2652 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE "CLAMSHELL" SEAT CONSTRUCTION FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SEATS ARE NOT SOFT ENOUGH TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SURFACE CONTACT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL WILL BE ADDED TO THE HEAD AREA OF THE SEATS TO INCREASE THE DEGREE OF SURFACE CONTACT. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | 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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