Micro Bird Recall 24V242000: Visibility, Defroster/defogger/hvac System, Windshield, Electrical Heating Element

NHTSA recall 24V242000 · announced March 28, 2024 · filed by Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. · 61 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.