Recall 11V-137: 2009 Blue Bird School Bus
TRUCK SERVICES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 24, 2011, covering about 5 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TRUCK SERVICES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V137000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V-137?
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.
How is recall 11V-137 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.