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1978 Superior Pacemaker Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1978 Superior Pacemaker. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1978 Superior Pacemaker

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 79V113000 Reported 3,164 vehicles potentially affected SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Dealer will install two 7 gauge plates mounted at both lower corners on the front of each barrier.

  2. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 78V255000 Reported 250 vehicles potentially affected SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION

    The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". Vehicles lack the proper number of emergency exits.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect involved vehicles for proper number of exits. Also, where required, stationary sashes will be removed and hinged emergency exits will be installed.

  3. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 78V194000 Reported 42 vehicles potentially affected SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION

    The lettering location for brake fluid reservoir labeling fails to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The requirement states that the lettering must be visible by direct view either on or within 4 inches of the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.

    Remedy: Drawings and instructions will be sent to enable owner to remove and reinstall the reservoir cap properly.

  4. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 78V140000 Reported 61 vehicles potentially affected SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION

    The brake warning light is not activated when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is in the "on" position. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". Also, the brake lamp check function is inoperable.

    Remedy: Dealer will lengthen the wire connection between the parking brake and the wiring harness to ensure proper brake light operation. A grounding wire will also be installed to ensure proper operation of the lamp check…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 Superior Pacemaker. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Superior Pacemaker model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Superior Pacemaker model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1975 Superior Pacemaker50
1976 Superior Pacemaker30
1977 Superior Pacemaker50
1978 Superior Pacemaker40

Checking a specific 1978 Superior Pacemaker

How do I know if my 1978 Superior Pacemaker has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1978 Superior Pacemaker; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Superior dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 78V140000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Superior models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.