SUPERIOR VAN 1978: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR | VAN | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-04-30 | 1979-05-07 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-04-01 - 1978-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3164
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
THE INVOLVED BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SAFETY BARRIERS FAILED TO EXHIBIT THE PROPER IMPACT ABSORBING QUALITIES WHEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE.
DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO 7 GAUGE PLATES MOUNTED AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS ON THE FRONT OF EACH BARRIER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BARRIERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SAFETY BARRIERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE FRONT SAFETY BARRIERS TO PERFORMADEQUATELY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WOULD INCREASE THE CHANCES OF PASSENGERINJURIES.
