Recall 78V073000 — TIRES Defect in 1975-1977 SUPERIOR PACEMAKER
RECALL This recall affects up to 29 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V073000 |
| Manufacturer | SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 29 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CALCULATED AND THUS THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH REAR TIRES HAVING AN INSUFFICIENT PLY RATING FOR THE INTENDED LOAD REQUIREMENT. AS A RESULT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS".
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE CORRECT PLY RATING, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for SUPERIOR
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96V079000 | 1981 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 20,000 | |
| 86V124000 | 1985 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | SEATS | 82 | |
| 83V076000 | 1978 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 166 | |
| 81V065000 | 1979 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | SEATS | 1,328 | |
| 80V093000 | 1978 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 336 | |
| 80V004000 | 1977 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 166 | |
| 80V018000 | 1976 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 166 | |
| 81V057000 | 1978 SUPERIOR SUPERIOR | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 66 | |
| 79V113000 | 1978 SUPERIOR PACEMAKER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3,164 | |
| 79V083000 | 1977 SUPERIOR CONTENTIAL | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2,652 |