2019 Blue Bird Bbcv Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bbcv years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv. That is the most of any Bbcv model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is seats (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 Blue Bird Bbcv recalls (1)
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Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The student seat back failed in multiple locations. On the main frame of the seat welds failed and the seat frame broke. The seat back structure also had weld failures and and the metal mesh that forms the seat back broke into pieces. The student safety was put at risk. In the event of an accident…
Two student seat backs failed in multiple locations. The seat back structures also had welds that did not penetrate and failed and and the metal mesh that forms the seat back broke into pieces. A complaint of a student feeling something poking him led me to investigate the seats and find the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv?
Owners most often report seats problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.