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1 open safety recall recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V784000 · Blue Bird Body Company · Reported 06/11/2018

Is your 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2018-11-06. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Blue Bird, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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