2019–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus: Visibility recall
NHTSA campaign 24V242000 · 61 units potentially affected · filed Mar 28, 2024
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."
Why it matters
An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V242000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24-105-CUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Component
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
- Units affected
- 61
- Report received
- Mar 28, 2024
- Owner letters
- May 17, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Micro Bird G5 School Bus 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024