BLUE BIRD 2017 BLUE BIRD BBCV Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 BLUE BIRD BBCV
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2017 BLUE BIRD BBCV vehicles due to electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator issues. A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026