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Safety recall · 76V094000

Fuel system: mounting Superior recall

SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on July 1, 1976. It covers about 5,049 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V094000
Reported
Jul 1, 1976
Vehicles
5,049
Area
Fuel system

Contacts

Ambulance and funeral car bodies mounted on cadillac commercial chassis.Possibility that fuel tank hanger strap rear restraining bracket may fail whensubjected to unusual loading condition. If condition occurs, fuel tank maytear loose from fuel tank reinforcement structure permitting tank to fall frommounting, possibly resulting in fire. (Correct by inspecting and installingfour 1/2" long self tapping screws to attach hanger bracket.)

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Superior dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V094000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1971 Superior Superior01A
1972 Superior Superior02C
1973 Superior Superior05D
1974 Superior Superior03C
1975 Superior Superior13D
1976 Superior Superior02C

Questions

Is the 76V094000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V094000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V094000 announced?

SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on July 1, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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