Vehicle recall 80V018000 · February 26, 1980
1976-1978 Superior School Bus
A high stress crack may exist on the left-hand frame rail on the forward control chassis, in the region of the front left-hand hanger.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A high stress crack may exist on the left-hand frame rail on the forward control chassis, in the region of the front left-hand hanger. In addition, the key between the steering gear box output shaft and the universal joint may be loose.
- Remedy
- A reinforcement repair kit will be installed to correct the high stress crack problem. A high strength bolt will also be installed to modify the gear box output shaft.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; left-hand frame rail, and steering; gear box output shaftand universal joint yoke; key.consequences of defect: the stress crack in the frame rail may cause a wobbleor shimmy condition in the front end of the bus. This could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident. The loose key could also cause loss ofsteering control and an accident.note: if wobble or shimmy is noticed during vehicle operation, vehicle speedshould be decreased. If it persists, discontinue service until the problem iscorrected. Also, the connection between the steering gear output shaft and theuniversal joint should be checked. If the key is loose, discontinue serviceuntil corrected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V018000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 1980
- Filed by
- SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 15, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 166
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Superior School Bus (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
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