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1977 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS

5 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.
166 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
81V065000 May 28, 1981
SEATS
Defect Description
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".
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.
1,328 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
80V093000 Jul 22, 1980
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A CROSS-VIEW MIRROR AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
336 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
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.
166 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
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.
166 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION

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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1985
HANDRAILS
ALL SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS
PE93028 Opened: Apr 6, 1993 — Closed: Oct 22, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1985
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

SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1986 1 0 View
1985 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1979 2 0 View
1978 6 0 View
1977 (current) 5 0
1976 3 0 View

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AMBULANCE 0 0 View
CONTENTIAL 0 0 View
CONVENTIONAL 0 0 View
F7814 0 0 View