How many recalls does the 2018 Blue Bird Bbcv have?

The 2018 Blue Bird Bbcv has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Blue Bird Bbcv has an open recall?

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2018 Blue Bird Bbcv Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Blue Bird Bbcv has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 52 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18V784000 2018-11-06 52 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Blue Bird Bbcv as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.