Recall 24V242000: 2019–2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 28, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 61
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
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.
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V242000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24-105-CUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 17, 2024
- Components
- Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:windshield:electrical heating element (Visibility & Wipers)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology