SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS 1978: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR | SCHOOL BUS | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-08-30 | 1983-08-19 | 1983-08-30 |
Production Dates: 1976-06-01 - 1978-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 166
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
BOLTS AND RIVETS SECURING THE FORWARD SPRING HANGER BRACKET TO THE FRAME COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
DEALER WILL REPLACE EACH FASTENER WITH A ONE-HALF INCH DIAMETER BOLT AND LOCKNUT. IN ADDITION, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO HAVE BOLTS CHECKED ABOUT ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT THEY REMAIN SECURE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; HANGER BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF ALL FOUR FASTENERS BREAK, STEERING DIFFICULTY COULDDEVELOP AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
