Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V065000 Reported May 28, 1981

Interior systems:seats

Sheller-globe Corporation · N/A · 1,328 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
81V065000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,328
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 28, 1981

Defect Summary

The seat cushions and seat frames on these van buses may have been installed with insufficient clearance between the seats. These vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection".

Corrective Action

The seat clearance will be checked on all involved vehicles and any buses with inadequate clearance will have their seat cushions and frames relocated at no charge.

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 81V065000 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 81V065000

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

What is recall 81V065000?

NHTSA recall 81V065000 was issued by Sheller-globe Corporation on May 28, 1981. It addresses: Interior systems:seats. The recall affects approximately 1,328 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 81V065000 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.