How many recalls does the 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv have?

The 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seats.

2019 Blue Bird Bbcv Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 52 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. 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…

Complaints by component

SEATS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

SEATS · reported 2023-04-05

“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…”

SEATS · reported 2023-04-01

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 2019 Blue Bird Bbcv as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.