SUPERIOR PACEMAKER 1978: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V140000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR | PACEMAKER | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-06-09 | 1978-06-14 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-04-01 - 1978-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 61
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS NOT ACTIVATED WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE "ON" POSITION. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". ALSO, THE BRAKE LAMP CHECK FUNCTION IS INOPERABLE.
DEALER WILL LENGTHEN THE WIRE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE WIRING HARNESS TO ENSURE PROPER BRAKE LIGHT OPERATION. A GROUNDING WIRE WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE LAMP CHECK FUNCTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; WARNING LIGHT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE OPERATION WHILE THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGEDCOULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PARKING BRAKES. A VEHICLE THAT CONTAINS DAMAGEDPARKING BRAKES COULD ROLL FREE WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND LEFT UNATTENDED,CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY IN ITS PATH.
