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NHTSA recall 79V113000

Unknown or other

Superior Conventional and 2 more

Reported May 7, 19793,164 vehicles affectedSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONBuilt Apr 1, 1978 – Sep 1, 1978

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will install two 7 gauge plates mounted at both lower corners on the front of each barrier.

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Vehicles in this recall

Superior Conventional
1978
Superior Pacemaker
1978
Superior Van
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: school buses equipped with front barriers.system: structure; safety barriers.consequences of defect: failure of the front safety barriers to performadequately in the event of an accident would increase the chances of passengerinjuries.