Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 18V-784 · 2017–2019 Blue Bird Bbcv
Blue Bird Body Company recall 18V-784 covers 52 2017–2019 Blue Bird Bbcv for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V784000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A damaged alternator cable could 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 6, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZO-NSB.
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
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 11, 2016 to April 20, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.