Recall 18V784000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Report Date
20181106
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Affected Vehicles
3 models

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.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 BLUE BIRD BBCV
2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV
2019 BLUE BIRD BBCV

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.