Blue Bird BBCV recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
128,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
2007: 0; 2015: 0; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2023: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V784000 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Reported: 2018-11-06 (November 6, 2018) · Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
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.
Consequence: 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.
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