Make : SUPERIOR | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19760601 - 19780701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V018000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800815 | Date Received by ODI: 19800226 | Date Added to Database: 19800307 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 166 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A HIGH STRESS CRACK MAY EXIST ON THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL ON THE FORWARD CONTROL CHASSIS, IN THE REGION OF THE FRONT LEFT-HAND HANGER. IN ADDITION, THE KEY BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR BOX OUTPUT SHAFT AND THE UNIVERSAL JOINT MAY BE LOOSE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A REINFORCEMENT REPAIR KIT WILL BE INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE HIGH STRESS CRACK PROBLEM. A HIGH STRENGTH BOLT WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO MODIFY THE GEAR BOX OUTPUT SHAFT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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