1973 SUPERIOR SUPERIOR Recalls (5)

Campaign:
76V094000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Affected:
5,049
Notes:
Ambulance and funeral car bodies mounted on cadillac commercial chassis.possibility that fuel tank hanger strap rear restraining bracket may fail whensubjected to unusual loading condition.if condition occurs, fuel tank maytear loose from fuel tank reinforcement structure permitting tank to fall frommounting, possibly resulting in fire.(correct by inspecting and installingfour 1/2" long self tapping screws to attach hanger bracket.)

Campaign:
74V071000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Visibility:windshield
Affected:
1,809
Notes:
School bus.possibility that the windows fail to comply with federal motorvehicle safety standard 217, for retention and release of windows.(correct byinspecting and installing a new designed retaining clip for proper retention ofwindows).

Campaign:
73V134000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
08/31/1972 - 04/30/1973
Affected:
1,285
Notes:
Mpv motorhome.door locking mechanism binds as a result of latch bolt movementwhen latch release paddle is activated.(correct by inspecting and replacinglatch inner plates).

Campaign:
73V135000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured:
12/31/1972 - 04/30/1973
Affected:
240
Notes:
Mpv motorhome.the area of vision for the left hand rear view fails to meetthe requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.111.(correct byinstalling a wider mirror and brackets))red

Campaign:
73V136000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
09/30/1971 - 03/31/1973
Affected:
293
Notes:
Mpv 20 foot motorhome.built 10/1/71 thru 4/10/73.dinette seat fails to meetfederal motor vehicle safety standard no.207 compliance test for seatanchorage for rearward pull at 20 times the weight.(correct by modifying tomeet standard no.207).

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