1978 Superior SCHOOL BUS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1978 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
No owner complaints are recorded for this selection. A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
No usable records for this chart.
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No records.
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
No usable records for this chart.
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No records.
Pattern summary
There is not enough complaint evidence to summarize patterns.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
79V025000 · Structure:Body
Reported: 1979-01-16 (January 16, 1979)
THE JOINT OF THE LOWER INTERIOR ALUMINIZED PANELS LOCATED AT THE REAR SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING HAVE NO FASTENING WITHIN THE 8 INCH JOINT WIDTH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH".
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS TO CONFORM TO THE SAFETY STANDARD, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗80V004000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 1980-01-16 (January 16, 1980)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗80V018000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Reported: 1980-02-26 (February 26, 1980)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗80V093000 · Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
Reported: 1980-07-22 (July 22, 1980)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗81V065000 · Seats
Reported: 1981-05-28 (May 28, 1981)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗83V076000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger,Bracket
Reported: 1983-08-19 (August 19, 1983)
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.
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