- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Blue Bird Bbcv Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2018 for the alternator / generator / regulator.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Bbcv year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Blue Bird Bbcv recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Blue Bird Bbcv: every year compared
All Bbcv years2017 Blue Bird Bbcv vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 1 | 28 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Blue Bird Conventional | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv
Does the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv: alternator / generator / regulator (November 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 47 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Blue Bird Bbcv year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Blue Bird Bbcv years have the most complaints?
2019 (2), 2007 (1), 2015 (1). See every Blue Bird Bbcv year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data