SUPERIOR UNSPECIFIED 1978: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V117000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR | UNSPECIFIED | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-03-24 | 1978-06-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-04-01 - 1977-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 223
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE BASEPLATE WELDS AND AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF BASEPLATE BOLTS. THIS DEFECT MAY ALLOW THE RESTRAINING BARRIER TO SEPARATE WHEN SUBJECTED TO IMPACT FORCES. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".
THE BASE PLATE WELDS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REWELDED, IF NECESSARY, AND AN ADDITIONAL BOLT WILL BE INSTALLED IN EACH BASE PLAE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BASEPLATE WELDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE OF THE RESTRAININGBARRIER WOULD INCREASE THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURIES.
