Superior Recall 81V057000: Latches/locks/linkages, Doors, Latch
NHTSA recall 81V057000 · announced May 14, 1981 · filed by Sheller-globe Corporation · 66 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO START THE ENGINE WHEN THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".
What to do
EMERGENCY DOOR KEY LOCKS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A SPECIFIED CROSS RECESS SCREW WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE KEY SLOT OF THE LOCK TUMBLER ASSEMBLY. THIS WILL RENDER THE LOCK INOPERATIVE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES (VAN TYPE).SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; EMERGENCY DOOR KEY LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS SECURED BY THE KEY LOCK AND ANEMERGENCY ARISES, PASSENGERS COULD SUFFER INJURY DUE TO INABILITY TO EXITSAFELY.
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.