Superior Recall 78V194000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 78V194000 · announced September 6, 1978 · filed by Sheller-globe Corporation · 42 units affected

The problem

THE LETTERING LOCATION FOR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR LABELING FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE REQUIREMENT STATES THAT THE LETTERING MUST BE VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW EITHER ON OR WITHIN 4 INCHES OF THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR FILLER CAP.

What to do

DRAWINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT TO ENABLE OWNER TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE RESERVOIR CAP PROPERLY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; RESERVOIR LABELING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS WOULD POSE A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE OWNER MAY BEUNABLE TO LOCATE THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IN ORDER TO CHECK FOR PROPER BRAKEFLUID LEVEL.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Superior Pacemaker
• 1978 Superior Pacemaker

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.