BLUE BIRD 2009 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
TRUCK SERVICES, INC. is recalling certain 2009 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS vehicles due to equipment:appliance:air conditioner issues. IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026