1976 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS
3 recalls — 0 complaints
83V076000 Aug 19, 1983
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Defect Description
BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
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.
80V018000 Feb 26, 1980
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
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.
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.
80V004000 Jan 16, 1980
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL IN THE REGION OF THE LEFT HAND FRONT SPRING HANGER.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT FRAME AND REWELD TO REINFORCE THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAILS, IF NECESSARY.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE95059
Opened: Nov 27, 1995 — Closed: May 31, 1996
HANDRAILS
ALL SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS
PE93028
Opened: Apr 6, 1993 — Closed: Oct 22, 1993
HANDRAILS
There is no summary currently available
SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS across all model years (1976–1986).
19
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths