Recall
Superior Pacemaker — 79V113000
NHTSA ID
79V113000
Make
Superior
Model
Pacemaker
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1979-05-07
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Units Affected
3,164
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO 7 GAUGE PLATES MOUNTED AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS ON THE FRONT OF EACH BARRIER.