Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V072000 Reported April 4, 1978

Equipment:emergency exit label

Sheller-globe Corporation · Equipment · 22 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V072000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
22
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 4, 1978

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". The window exits are of insufficient size and the emergency exit location and operating instructions are improperly identified.

Corrective Action

The dealer will adjust stops on the sliding windows to enlarge the opening and push-out split windows will be installed in place of stationary windows where required. Proper emergency exit identification and instruction labels will also be installed.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Sheller-globe Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 78V072000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 78V072000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 78V072000?

NHTSA recall 78V072000 was issued by Sheller-globe Corporation on April 4, 1978. It addresses: Equipment:emergency exit label. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sheller-globe Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.