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2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 5 TSBs

18V784000 Nov 6, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
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. ... Read more
52 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV

5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
220000 SEATS1
042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
S19AK Nov 21, 2019
220000 SEATS
Attention HSM Customer: HSM Transportation & Specialty Manufacturing Company (HSM) has reviewed reports of school bus seat foam separation occurring at the adhesive seam along the seat back. HSM will continue addressing these occurrences
SU1701 Feb 2, 2017
042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Valve Cover Inspection for Hose Routing
SU1701 Feb 2, 2017
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Valve Cover Inspection for Hose Routing
No comms 2022-10 Oct 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for October 2022 for Blue Bird Body Company.
No comms 2023-12 Jan 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2023 for Blue Bird Body Company.

BLUE BIRD BBCV - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD BBCV across all model years (2017, 2019).

3 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BLUE BIRD BBCV - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 0 3 View
2019 1 2 View
2018 (current) 1 0
2017 1 0 View
2015 0 1 View
2007 0 2 View

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