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Blue Bird BBCV recalls by model year

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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.

This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.

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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.

2007
0
2015
0
2017
1
2018
1
2019
1
2023
0
Recall campaigns data
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2007: 0; 2015: 0; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2023: 0

Year-by-year records

Blue Bird BBCV model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
200710Not available
201510Not available
201701Not available
2018010
2019210
202310Not available

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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