1978 SUPERIOR VAN Recall

Campaign:

79V113000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Unknown or other

Manufactured:

03/31/1978 - 08/31/1978

Affected:

3,164

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Dealer will install two 7 gauge plates mounted at both lower corners on the front of each barrier.

Notes:

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.

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