Superior Recall 80V093000: Visibility, Rearview Mirrors/devices, Exterior

NHTSA recall 80V093000 · announced July 22, 1980 · filed by Sheller-globe Corporation · 336 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REAR VIEW MIRRORS". AN OUTSIDE CROSS-VIEW MIRROR WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL A CROSS-VIEW MIRROR AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; REAR VIEW MIRRORS, EXTERIOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE LACK OF AN OUTSIDE CROSS-VIEW MIRROR MAKES IT MOREDIFFICULT FOR A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN IN THEAREA DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE BUS PRIOR TO PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION. THISCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INJURY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Superior School Bus
• 1978 Superior School Bus
• 1979 Superior School Bus

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