Recalls › 79V025000

NHTSA recall 79V025000

Structure › Body

Superior School Bus

Reported Jan 16, 197918 vehicles affectedSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONBuilt Apr 1, 1977 – Aug 1, 1977

The defect

The joint of the lower interior aluminized panels located at the rear side emergency door opening have no fastening within the 8 inch joint width. As a result, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength".

The remedy

The dealer will install additional fasteners to conform to the safety standard, at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Superior School Bus
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; body.consequences of defect: the absence of joint fasteners fails to provide theproper degree of structural integrity. Chances of passenger injuries would beincreased in the event of an accident.