Recall 24V241000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

Report Date
20240328
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling one 2019 G5 bus. 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."

Safety 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-CUC.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 MICRO BIRD G5 TRANSIT BUS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.