| Make : SUPERIOR | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : 19760601 - 19780701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V076000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19830830 | Date Received by ODI: 19830819 | Date Added to Database: 19830830 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 166 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE EACH FASTENER WITH A ONE-HALF INCH DIAMETER BOLT AND LOCKNUT. IN ADDITION, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO HAVE BOLTS CHECKED ABOUT ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT THEY REMAIN SECURE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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