2017 Blue Bird Bbcv Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 9, 2018 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bbcv years
Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2017 Blue Bird Bbcv recalls (1)

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Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulatorNov 6, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V784000 · 52 vehicles

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.

Risk: A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Other Blue Bird Bbcv years

← 2015 Bbcv · 2018 Bbcv →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2023 Bbcv10
2019 Bbcv21
2018 Bbcv01
201701
2015 Bbcv10
2007 Bbcv10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Blue Bird Bbcv a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bbcv model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.