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2019 BLUE BIRD BBCV Recalled by Blue Bird Body Company — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Date: June 11, 2018
Company: Blue Bird Body Company
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2019 BLUE BIRD BBCV. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Blue Bird Body Company

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report