SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 25, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER SOLENOID

THE INVOLVED UNITS MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE SOLENOID WHICH CAN DETERIORATE IN SERVICE DUE TO MOISTURE BUILD UP FROM RAIN WATER AND OTHER EXTERNAL SOURCES.

NHTSA ID: 79E021000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 175

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SOLENOID ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 7, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SHELLER GLOBE/FMVSS 222/FRONT SAFETY BARRIERS

THE INVOLVED BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SAFETY BARRIERS FAILED TO EXHIBIT THE PROPER IMPACT ABSORBING QUALITIES WHEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE.

NHTSA ID: 79V113000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,164

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO 7 GAUGE PLATES MOUNTED AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS ON THE FRONT OF EACH BARRIER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 4, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS

THE "CLAMSHELL" SEAT CONSTRUCTION FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SEATS ARE NOT SOFT ENOUGH TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SURFACE CONTACT.

NHTSA ID: 79V083000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 2,652

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL WILL BE ADDED TO THE HEAD AREA OF THE SEATS TO INCREASE THE DEGREE OF SURFACE CONTACT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 21, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT:MATERIAL

NHTSA ID: 79V049000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,695

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

A RETROFIT PROCEDURE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO CORRECT THE ALL-FOAM SEAT BACK AND BARRIER PADS BY REPLACING THEM WITH REINFORCED PADS. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 16, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:BODY

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".

NHTSA ID: 79V025000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 18

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS TO CONFORM TO THE SAFETY STANDARD, AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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