Blue Bird School Bus (2009) – 11V137000

Defect Description For Recall

Truck Services Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 School Buses Built On Blue Bird Chassis From January 2009 Through December 2009 And Equipped With Carrier Genv Em-1 Evaporator Units (Em-1) Manufactured From January 1, 2006 Through December 2010, Containing A Delphi Pack-Con Iii Fuse Holder In An Allied Motion Motor Assembly; Em-1 Unit Part Numbers 77-62112-Xx And 77-62512-Xx, Starting With Serial Number Knt90890232 To Serial Number Nne91230058. Due To Time, Temperature, And/Or Vibration, The Fuse May Loosen In The Fuse Holder Resulting In High Resistance And Arcing.

Make Of Vehicle

BLUE BIRD

Model Of Vehicle

SCHOOL BUS

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

11V137000

Component Description

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

Effect Of Defect

If Sufficient Arcing Occurs, The Fuse Holder May Melt, And May Be Accompanied By Flame, Smoke And Potential Fire.

Fix Defect

Truck Services Will Notify Owners And Instruct Them To Contact Either Carrier Or A Truck Services Dealer To Obtain The Free Remedy. The Safety Recall Began February 10, 2011. Owners May Contact Carrier At 1-800-793-4741 Or Truck Services At 1-317-248-5606.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Truck Services, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20090101

End Of Manufacture

20091231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5

Date Owners Notified

20110210

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Truck Services, Inc.

Date Report Received

20110224

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard