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2017 BLUE BIRD BBCV Recall - Campaign #18V784000

 
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2017 BLUE BIRD BBCV RECALL - #18V784000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2017 BLUE BIRD BBCV
Manufacturer Blue Bird Body Company
Manufactured between 8/11/2016 - 4/20/2018
Recalled on 11/9/2018
Influenced by Blue Bird Body Company
Owners Notified on 12/6/2018
# Affected 52
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
 
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.
Consequences A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action 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.
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