2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV
The 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Blue Bird Body Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV, potentially affecting up to 52 vehicles.
Recall 18V784000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 52 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV.
Safety Rating for the 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV
Blue Bird Body Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S19AK — SEATS
Attention HSM Customer: HSM Transportation & Specialty Manufacturing Company (HSM) has reviewed reports of school bus seat foam separation occurring at the adhesive seam along the seat back. HSM will continue addressing these occurrences through the normal warranty process. HSM has also developed an alternative solution to complete seat back...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BLUE BIRD BBCV
- 2015 BLUE BIRD BBCV — 1 complaint
- 2017 BLUE BIRD BBCV — 0 complaints
- 2018 BLUE BIRD BBCV (current)
- 2019 BLUE BIRD BBCV — 2 complaints
- 2020 BLUE BIRD BBCV — 0 complaints
- 2021 BLUE BIRD BBCV — 0 complaints
- 2023 BLUE BIRD BBCV — 3 complaints
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