Recall 18V784000: 2017–2019 Blue Bird Bbcv

Report received

Nov 6, 2018

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected

52vehicles

Model years

2017–2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Blue Bird BBCV transit buses with Ford 6.8L Gen IV LPG, Gasoline, or CNG engines. The alternator cables may not be routed correctly and may contact and chafe against the air conditioning support bracket or a firewall reinforcement.

Possible consequence

A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the air conditioning bracket and the alternator cables are properly installed, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZO-NSB.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv0 complaints
• 2018 Blue Bird Bbcv0 complaints
• 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv2 complaints