NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Blue Bird Bbcv Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Alternator Cables may Rub and Chafe
NHTSA #18V784000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice
Reported November 6, 2018 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 52 vehicles
Repair completion: 50.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R18ZO - NSB · Owners notified December 6, 2018 · Vehicles built August 11, 2016 – April 20, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
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