Blue Bird Recalls 2017-2019 BBCV Buses Due to Alternator Cable Fire Risk
Blue Bird is recalling 2017-2019 BBCV transit buses because alternator cables may chafe against brackets, creating a fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to an electrical short, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2017-2019 Blue Bird BBCV transit buses equipped with Ford 6.8L Gen IV LPG, Gasoline, or CNG engines. The recall addresses a defect where alternator cables may not be routed correctly, causing them to contact and chafe against the air conditioning support bracket or a firewall reinforcement.
A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD BBCV
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 52
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- BBCV
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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