NHTSA Campaign 24V242000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Issued by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · Reported Mar 28, 2024 · 61 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2019 G5 school buses. A LIN gateway module may fail causing the defrosting system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Consequence
An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the LIN gateway module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-105-CUS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2019 | 61 |
| MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2020 | 61 |
| MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2021 | 61 |
| MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2022 | 61 |
| MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2023 | 61 |
| MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2024 | 61 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V242000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.