Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #18V784000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V784000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2017-2019 blue bird bbcv transit buses with ford 6 Includes 52 affected units, Alternator Cables may Rub and Chafe, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2019 blue bird bbcv transit buses with ford 6

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V784000
Report Received Date: 2018-11-06T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator cables may rub and chafe
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 52

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R18ZO - NSB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 50.98

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NHTSA ID: 18V784000
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Created At: 1742808662
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