Superior Superior 1970-1978

Model Superior made by Superior got 2 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires and wheels. There were some recalls concerningsteering and visibility.

Car model


Model 9999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
70E001000SUPERIOR E (Equipment)0MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION03/03/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that ring of simulated walnut steering wheel may separate fromsteering wheel spokes.note: the number of aftermarket steering wheels produced with the defect orinstalled on vehicles was not provided by the manufacturer.
70V046000SUPERIOR COACH DIV V (Vehicle)1705/01/1970MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION05/12/197010/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that steering column coupling clamp bolt may not be properlytorqued.if this condition exists and clamp bolt becomes loose, will affectsteering control.(correct by tighting coupling clamp bolt to 35 foot-poundtorque.)
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
68V049000SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION V (Vehicle)96MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION05/07/196810/12/1979
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NotesPossibility the windshield wiper motor assemblies were incorrectly installed.this incorrect installa- tion may cause wiper components to break down.(correct by inspection and replacing units when necessary.)
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
74E036000SUPERIOR E (Equipment)4000MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION11/06/197410/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that the lug bolts pack- aged with mag wheels marketed under brandname of formula vee wheels; were too long.if incorrect lug bolts are usedto mount formal vee wheels, the wheel will not seat pro- erly against thebrake drum/hub.(correct by inspecting and replacing lug bolts with properlength bolts).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
05/05/20091
 Superior trailers of ga., inc. has utility trailers that they are using 13 wheel and tires on. the 13 tire is a load range c which is rated for up to 1360lbs they still have a 3500lb gvwr on there trailers. this is of great concern to me because as you know the tires will fail if over loaded. this problem should be looked into. *tr
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
07/03/2000
 Tribar aluminum wheel lugs: nuts leave the width over 3/8 unsupported, which causes the lugs: nuts to break off. please provide any further details. *ak