Recall
Superior Superior — 81V057000
NHTSA ID
81V057000
Make
Superior
Model
Superior
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1981-05-14
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected
66
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO START THE ENGINE WHEN THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".
Remedy
EMERGENCY DOOR KEY LOCKS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A SPECIFIED CROSS RECESS SCREW WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE KEY SLOT OF THE LOCK TUMBLER ASSEMBLY. THIS WILL RENDER THE LOCK INOPERATIVE.