NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Blue Bird Bbcv
The 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA #18V784000Reported November 6, 2018 · Blue Bird Body Company
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.
Free 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.