NHTSA Recall 18V783000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V783000; Date: Nov. 6, 2018
a damaged alternator cable could cause result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Blue Bird Vision; 2018 Blue Bird Vision; 2019 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 6,307
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 06, 2018. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue birds recall number is r18zo-sb.
Recall 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.
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