| Make : SUPERIOR | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19780401 - 19780901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V113000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790430 | Date Received by ODI: 19790507 | 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: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3164 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SAFETY BARRIERS FAILED TO EXHIBIT THE PROPER IMPACT ABSORBING QUALITIES WHEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO 7 GAUGE PLATES MOUNTED AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS ON THE FRONT OF EACH BARRIER. |
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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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