TSB: BLUE BIRD BBCV (2003–2021)

Bulletin SU1701 — February 2, 2017

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSU1701
ManufacturerBLUE BIRD
ModelsBBCV
Model Years2003–2021
Date IssuedFebruary 2, 2017
Date Added to NHTSADecember 7, 2020
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Vehicles Affected44 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Ford Valve Cover Inspection for Hose Routing

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2021 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2021 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2020 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2020 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2019 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2019 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2018 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2018 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2017 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2017 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2011 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2011 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2010 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2010 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2009 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2009 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2008 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2008 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2007 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2007 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2006 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2006 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2005 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2005 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2004 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2004 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2003 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BBCV 2003 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BLUE BIRD dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SU1701) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.