Superior Recall 79V113000: Unknown Or Other
NHTSA recall 79V113000 · announced May 7, 1979 · filed by Sheller-globe Corporation · 3,164 units affected
The problem
THE INVOLVED BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SAFETY BARRIERS FAILED TO EXHIBIT THE PROPER IMPACT ABSORBING QUALITIES WHEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO 7 GAUGE PLATES MOUNTED AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS ON THE FRONT OF EACH BARRIER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BARRIERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SAFETY BARRIERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE FRONT SAFETY BARRIERS TO PERFORMADEQUATELY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WOULD INCREASE THE CHANCES OF PASSENGERINJURIES.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.