Recall 79V083000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Defect in 1977-1977 SUPERIOR CONTENTIAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,652 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V083000 |
| Manufacturer | SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,652 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE "CLAMSHELL" SEAT CONSTRUCTION FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SEATS ARE NOT SOFT ENOUGH TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SURFACE CONTACT.
Remedy
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL WILL BE ADDED TO THE HEAD AREA OF THE SEATS TO INCREASE THE DEGREE OF SURFACE CONTACT.
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 | |
| 79V049000 | 1978 SUPERIOR SUPERIOR | SEATS | 3,695 |