1976 Superior School Bus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1976 Superior School Bus. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1976 Superior School Bus
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hanger, bracket (suspension)
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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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
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.
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Frame and members (structure)
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1976 Superior School Bus. 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 School Bus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Superior School Bus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 Superior School Bus | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 Superior School Bus | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 Superior School Bus | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 Superior School Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 Superior School Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Superior School Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Superior School Bus | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1976 Superior School Bus
How do I know if my 1976 Superior School Bus 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1976 Superior School Bus; 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 80V004000).
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
- Superior1 complaints
- Trailer1 complaints
- 61M0 complaints
- Ambulance0 complaints
- Contential0 complaints
- Conventional0 complaints
- FD211C0 complaints
- FD2290 complaints
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.