Recall 80V018000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 1976-1978 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 166 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 80V018000 |
| Manufacturer | SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 166 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 79V049000 | 1978 SUPERIOR SUPERIOR | SEATS | 3,695 |