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1977 Superior School Bus Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Aug 19, 1983
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

83V076000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

Aug 19, 1983
166 units potentially affected
The defect: BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
The 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.
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
81V065000

SEATS

May 28, 1981
1,328 units potentially affected
The defect: THE SEAT CUSHIONS AND SEAT FRAMES ON THESE VAN BUSES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SEATS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".
The remedy: THE SEAT CLEARANCE WILL BE CHECKED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AND ANY BUSES WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL HAVE THEIR SEAT CUSHIONS AND FRAMES RELOCATED AT NO CHARGE.
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
80V093000

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Jul 22, 1980
336 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REAR VIEW MIRRORS". AN OUTSIDE CROSS-VIEW MIRROR WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE.
The remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A CROSS-VIEW MIRROR AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
80V018000

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Feb 26, 1980
166 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
80V004000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Jan 16, 1980
166 units potentially affected
The defect: A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL IN THE REGION OF THE LEFT HAND FRONT SPRING HANGER.
The remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT FRAME AND REWELD TO REINFORCE THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAILS, IF NECESSARY.
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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