1977 Superior School Bus
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1977 Superior School Bus. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1977 Superior School Bus. Newest first.
Bolts and rivets securing the forward spring hanger bracket to the frame could loosen and eventually break.
Risk and remedy
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.
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".
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install a cross-view mirror at no charge to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
A crack may develop in the left-hand frame rail in the region of the left hand front spring hanger.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect frame and reweld to reinforce the left-hand frame rails, if necessary.
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