CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Alternator cables on certain 2017-2019 Blue Bird BBCV transit buses with Ford 6.8L Gen IV engines may not be routed correctly. The cables can contact and rub against the air conditioning support bracket or a firewall reinforcement, which can wear through the insulation.
A damaged alternator cable can cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for signs of trouble and take the recall seriously.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and authorized dealers will check that the air conditioning bracket and alternator cables are properly installed and repair them as needed, at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin December 6, 2018. To check for this recall or ask questions, contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, referencing recall number R18ZO-NSB, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Bbcv | 201720182019 |
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