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Superior Pioneer 1976

Model Pioneer made in 1976 by Superior got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, tires.

Pioneer year 1976

Recalls

Model 1976

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
78V072000	SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION	to 01/01/1977	V (Vehicle)	22	03/27/1978	MFR	SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION	04/04/1978	10/12/1979	571	217
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus window retention and release. the window exits are of insufficient size and the emergency exit location and operating instructions are improperly identified.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will adjust stops on the sliding windows to enlarge the opening and push-out split windows will be installed in place of stationary windows where required. proper emergency exit identification and instruction labels will also be installed.
Notes	Vehicle description: buses and school buses.system: equipment; window emergency exits and labels.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency, vehicle passengers maynot be able to evacuate the bus as quickly as necessary, and serious personalinjuries could result.
TIRES
78V073000	SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION	to 01/01/1977	V (Vehicle)	29	03/27/1978	MFR	SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION	04/04/1978	10/12/1979	571	120
Defect Summary	The gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the involved vehicles may have been incorrectly calculated and thus these vehicles may have been equipped with rear tires having an insufficient ply rating for the intended load requirement. as a result, these vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace rear tires with tires of the correct ply rating, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: buses and school buses.system: tires; load rating.consequences of defect: operation of a vehicle equipped with tires of aninadequate rating, loaded to the maximum rated capacity, may result in tiredamage and failure. this could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.