Recall 18V784000: 2017–2019 Blue Bird Bbcv
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 6, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 52
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv
- 2018 Blue Bird Bbcv
- 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V784000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R18ZO - NSB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Dec 6, 2018
- Components
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology