Recall 83V076000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET Defect in 1976-1978 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 166 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 83V076000 |
| Manufacturer | SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 166 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 79V049000 | 1978 SUPERIOR SUPERIOR | SEATS | 3,695 |