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Blue Bird Body - Alternator cables may rub and chafe
Official notice
6 Nov 2018
Last checked
6 Nov 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Alternator cables may rub and chafe. A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. Published 2018-11-06.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
52
Recall number
R18ZO - NSB
Official notice
2018-11-06
The hazard
The hazard
A damaged alternator cable could result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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