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Recalls 1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 18V784000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Blue Bird BBCV 4
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Questions about the 2017 Blue Bird BBCV
Is the 2017 Blue Bird BBCV reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Blue Bird BBCV.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Blue Bird BBCV?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2017 Blue Bird BBCV have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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