Vehicle recall 79V049000 · February 21, 1979

1978 Superior Superior

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Remedy: A retrofit procedure has been established to correct the all-foam seat back and barrier pads by replacing them with reinforced pads. This will be done without charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: school buses.system: interior; seat back pad.consequences of defect: the all foam seat back utilized in the involvedvehicles may experience premature in-service deterioration and cracking of thefoam at the top front surface of the seat back and barrier pad. As a result,these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222,"school bus passenger seating and crash protection".consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, severe cracking will beevidenced by a visible line or distortion under the seat covering. This couldlessen the energy absorbing effect of the foam, thus increasing the chances ofinjury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V049000
Reported to NHTSA: February 21, 1979
Filed by: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Owner notification: February 14, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,695
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Seats

Recall 79V049000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Superior Superior (1978): 1978

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