Recall 24V242000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Defect Description
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."
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-CUS.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS |
| 2020 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS |
| 2021 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS |
| 2022 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS |
| 2023 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS |
| 2024 | MICRO BIRD | G5 SCHOOL BUS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.