Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 18V-783 · 2017–2019 Blue Bird Vision
Blue Bird Body Company recall 18V-783 covers 6,307 2017–2019 Blue Bird Vision for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V783000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Vision school 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 cause 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 06, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Birds recall number is R18ZO-SB.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 11, 2016 to June 17, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.