NHTSA recall campaign
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What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →