Recall
Blue Bird Bbcv — 18V784000
NHTSA ID
18V784000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Bbcv
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2018-11-06
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Units Affected
52
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R18ZO - NSB
Summary
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.
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.