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1978 Superior Pacemaker recalls

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

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Superior Pacemaker. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Superior been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Superior dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Superior Pacemaker recalls, newest first

May 7, 1979NHTSA 79V1130003,164 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 22, 1978NHTSA 78V255000250 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". Vehicles lack the proper number of emergency exits.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect involved vehicles for proper number of exits. Also, where required, stationary sashes will be removed and hinged emergency exits will be installed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 6, 1978NHTSA 78V19400042 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
The lettering location for brake fluid reservoir labeling fails to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The requirement states that the lettering must be visible by direct view either on or within 4 inches of the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
Remedy
Drawings and instructions will be sent to enable owner to remove and reinstall the reservoir cap properly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 14, 1978NHTSA 78V14000061 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary
The brake warning light is not activated when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is in the "on" position. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". Also, the brake lamp check function is inoperable.
Remedy
Dealer will lengthen the wire connection between the parking brake and the wiring harness to ensure proper brake light operation. A grounding wire will also be installed to ensure proper operation of the lamp check function.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Superior Pacemaker were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Superior Pacemaker years

Other 1978 Superior models

Questions

Does the 1978 Superior Pacemaker have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: unknown or other, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Superior Pacemaker recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Superior dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Superior Pacemaker?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.