Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2017-2019 Vision school buses with Ford 6.8L
— Recall Campaign #18V783000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Vision school 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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,307 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V783000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 06, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V783000 |
| Units affected: | 6,307 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Vision school 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.
- Consequeces:
- A damaged alternator cable could cause result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- 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 06, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Birds recall number is R18ZO-SB.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.