Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V117000 Reported June 1, 1978

Interior systems:seats

Q: What is recall 78V117000?

NHTSA recall 78V117000 was issued by Sheller-globe Corporation on June 1, 1978. It addresses: Interior systems:seats. The recall affects approximately 223 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Sheller-globe Corporation · N/A · 223 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

78V117000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Sheller-globe Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

223

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 1, 1978

Defect Summary

These vehicles contain defective baseplate welds and an insufficient number of baseplate bolts. This defect may allow the restraining barrier to separate when subjected to impact forces. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection".

Corrective Action

The base plate welds will be inspected and rewelded, if necessary, and an additional bolt will be installed in each base plae.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Sheller-globe Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 78V117000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 78V117000

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

What is recall 78V117000?

NHTSA recall 78V117000 was issued by Sheller-globe Corporation on June 1, 1978. It addresses: Interior systems:seats. The recall affects approximately 223 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sheller-globe Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V117000 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.