Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1977 Superior Pacemaker — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 5 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
5
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE "CLAMSHELL" SEAT CONSTRUCTION FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SEATS ARE NOT SOFT ENOUGH TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SURFACE CONTACT.
Remedy
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL WILL BE ADDED TO THE HEAD AREA OF THE SEATS TO INCREASE THE DEGREE OF SURFACE CONTACT.
Defect
THE LETTERING LOCATION FOR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR LABELING FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE REQUIREMENT STATES THAT THE LETTERING MUST BE VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW EITHER ON OR WITHIN 4 INCHES OF THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR FILLER CAP.
Remedy
DRAWINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT TO ENABLE OWNER TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE RESERVOIR CAP PROPERLY.
Defect
THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS NOT ACTIVATED WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE "ON" POSITION. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". ALSO, THE BRAKE LAMP CHECK FUNCTION IS INOPERABLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL LENGTHEN THE WIRE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE WIRING HARNESS TO ENSURE PROPER BRAKE LIGHT OPERATION. A GROUNDING WIRE WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE LAMP CHECK FUNCTION.
Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Defect
THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CALCULATED AND THUS THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH REAR TIRES HAVING AN INSUFFICIENT PLY RATING FOR THE INTENDED LOAD REQUIREMENT. AS A RESULT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS".
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE CORRECT PLY RATING, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 5 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 1977 Superior Pacemaker. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.