Vehicle recall 83V076000 · August 19, 1983

1976-1978 Superior School Bus

Bolts and rivets securing the forward spring hanger bracket to the frame could loosen and eventually break.

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

Summary: Bolts and rivets securing the forward spring hanger bracket to the frame could loosen and eventually break.
Remedy: Dealer will replace each fastener with a one-half inch diameter bolt and locknut. In addition, owners will be advised to have bolts checked about once every six months to ensure that they remain secure.
Notes: Vehicle description: school buses.system: suspension; hanger bracket.consequences of defect: if all four fasteners break, steering difficulty coulddevelop and result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V076000
Reported to NHTSA: August 19, 1983
Filed by: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Owner notification: August 30, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 166
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket

Recall 83V076000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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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