Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 80V004000

Structure: frame and members

SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1980-01-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 80V004000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
166
Reported to NHTSA
1980-01-16
Owners notified
1980-08-15

Defect description

A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL IN THE REGION OF THE LEFT HAND FRONT SPRING HANGER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT FRAME AND REWELD TO REINFORCE THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAILS, IF NECESSARY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME RAIL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A CRACKED FRAME RAIL COULD IMPAIR STEERING CONTROL ANDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: A WOBBLE OR SHIMMY CONDITION IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE ASIGN OF A CRACKED FRAME.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
SUPERIOR School BUS1978 1977 1976

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.