SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 1, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS:INTEGRAL PAR

VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SEAT BACK CUSHIONS MAY NOT BE SOFT ENOUGH AND THE SEAT FRAMES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SEATS.

NHTSA ID: 81V115000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 60

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

IMPROPER SEAT SPACING WILL BE CORRECTED AND NEW SEAT PADS WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 28, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEATS

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".

NHTSA ID: 81V065000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,328

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 14, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO START THE ENGINE WHEN THE EMERGENCY DOOR IS LOCKED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".

NHTSA ID: 81V057000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 66

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

EMERGENCY DOOR KEY LOCKS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A SPECIFIED CROSS RECESS SCREW WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE KEY SLOT OF THE LOCK TUMBLER ASSEMBLY. THIS WILL RENDER THE LOCK INOPERATIVE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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