Superior Superior 1973

Model Superior made in 1973 by Superior got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages and seats.

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
76V094000SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION V (Vehicle)504906/25/1976MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION07/01/197610/12/1979
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NotesAmbulance and funeral car bodies mounted on cadillac commercial chassis.possibility that fuel tank hanger strap rear restraining bracket may fail whensubjected to unusual loading condition.if condition occurs, fuel tank maytear loose from fuel tank reinforcement structure permitting tank to fall frommounting, possibly resulting in fire.(correct by inspecting and installingfour 1/2 long self tapping screws to attach hanger bracket.)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
73V134000SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1972 to 05/01/1973V (Vehicle)128506/08/1973MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION06/14/197310/12/1979
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NotesMpv motorhome.door locking mechanism binds as a result of latch bolt movementwhen latch release paddle is activated.(correct by inspecting and replacinglatch inner plates).
SEATS
73V136000SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/1971 to 04/01/1973V (Vehicle)29306/08/1973MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION06/14/197310/12/1979
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NotesMpv 20 foot motorhome.built 10/1/71 thru 4/10/73.dinette seat fails to meetfederal motor vehicle safety standard no.207 compliance test for seatanchorage for rearward pull at 20 times the weight.(correct by modifying tomeet standard no.207).
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
73V135000SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1973 to 05/01/1973V (Vehicle)24006/08/1973MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION06/14/197310/12/1979
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NotesMpv motorhome.the area of vision for the left hand rear view fails to meetthe requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.111.(correct byinstalling a wider mirror and brackets))red
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
74V071000SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION V (Vehicle)180905/08/1974MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION05/07/197410/12/1979
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NotesSchool bus.possibility that the windows fail to comply with federal motorvehicle safety standard 217, for retention and release of windows.(correct byinspecting and installing a new designed retaining clip for proper retention ofwindows).