Does the 1977 Superior School Bus have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, seats, visibility, steering, structure. 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 1977 Superior School Bus 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 1977 Superior School Bus?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1977 Superior School Bus recalls

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

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

For the 1977 Superior School Bus. 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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

1977 Superior School Bus recalls, newest first

August 19, 1983NHTSA 83V076000166 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 28, 1981NHTSA 81V0650001,328 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: The seat cushions and seat frames on these van buses may have been installed with insufficient clearance between the seats. These vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection".
Remedy: The seat clearance will be checked on all involved vehicles and any buses with inadequate clearance will have their seat cushions and frames relocated at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 22, 1980NHTSA 80V093000336 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

Summary: Vehicle does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rear view mirrors". An outside cross-view mirror was not installed at the time of manufacture.
Remedy: Dealer will install a cross-view mirror at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 26, 1980NHTSA 80V018000166 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 16, 1980NHTSA 80V004000166 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members

Summary: A crack may develop in the left-hand frame rail in the region of the left hand front spring hanger.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect frame and reweld to reinforce the left-hand frame rails, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1977 Superior School Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Superior School Bus years

Other 1977 Superior models

Questions

Does the 1977 Superior School Bus have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, seats, visibility, steering, structure. 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 1977 Superior School Bus 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 1977 Superior School Bus?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.