1976 SUPERIOR PIONEER Recalls (2)

Campaign:
78V072000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Affected:
22
Defect:
The involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". the window exits are of insufficient size and the emergency exit location and operating instructions are improperly identified.
Correction:
The dealer will adjust stops on the sliding windows to enlarge the opening and push-out split windows will be installed in place of stationary windows where required. proper emergency exit identification and instruction labels will also be installed.
Notes:
Vehicle description: buses and school buses.system: equipment; window emergency exits and labels.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency, vehicle passengers maynot be able to evacuate the bus as quickly as necessary, and serious personalinjuries could result.

Campaign:
78V073000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Tires
Affected:
29
Defect:
The gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the involved vehicles may have been incorrectly calculated and thus these vehicles may have been equipped with rear tires having an insufficient ply rating for the intended load requirement. as a result, these vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars".
Correction:
Dealer will replace rear tires with tires of the correct ply rating, without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: buses and school buses.system: tires; load rating.consequences of defect: operation of a vehicle equipped with tires of aninadequate rating, loaded to the maximum rated capacity, may result in tiredamage and failure. this could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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